COMPLEXION


Meaning of COMPLEXION in English

— complexional , adj. — complexionally , adv.

/keuhm plek"sheuhn/ , n.

1. the natural color, texture, and appearance of the skin, esp. of the face: a clear, smooth, rosy complexion.

2. appearance; aspect; character: His confession put a different complexion on things.

3. viewpoint, attitude, or conviction: one's political complexion.

4. (in old physiology) constitution or nature of body and mind, regarded as the result of certain combined qualities.

5. Obs. nature; disposition; temperament.

Also, complection .

[ 1300-50; ME complexion- (s. of complexio ) constitution, temperament, L: combination, group, lit., the act of embracing. See COMPLEX, -ION ]

Random House Webster's Unabridged English dictionary.      Полный английский словарь Вебстер - Random House .