Komplekset

Komplekset is the definite form of the noun kompleks in Danish and Norwegian, and the corresponding form in Swedish is komplexet. It is used as a general term for a complex or cluster of related elements, covering both physical arrangements and abstract concepts.

In architecture and urban planning, the term commonly describes a group of buildings treated as a single site, such as a housing complex or an industrial or commercial complex. The word often appears in compound terms referring to specific ensembles within a locality.

In psychology and everyday discourse, komplekset denotes a cohesive set of traits, emotions, or behavioral patterns. It is widely used in phraseology such as the Oedipus-komplekset (the Oedipus complex) and other named complexes to describe characteristic constellations of mental phenomena.

Linguistically, komplekset functions as the definite noun form across Scandinavian languages, reflecting shared roots with the base word kompleks/kompleks. Its exact spelling and usage can vary by country and style guide, but its core sense—as a defined, integrated unit—remains consistent.