plexus

/ˈplɛksəs/

Meanings

noun

A network or interwoven mass, especially of nerves, blood vessels, or lymphatic vessels.

Examples :

"The intricate plexus of blood vessels in the human body ensures that oxygen reaches all the organs. "

noun

The system of equations required for the complete expression of the relations which exist between a set of quantities.

Examples :

"The complex scheduling of classes, teachers, and rooms at the university can be seen as a large plexus ensuring all courses run efficiently. "

math system theory

Related Words

scheduling verb

/ˈʃedjuːlɪŋ/ /ˈskedʒuːlɪŋ/

To create a time-schedule.

"The doctor's office is scheduling appointments for flu shots next week. "

required verb

/ɹɪˈkwaɪəd/ /ɹɪˈkwaɪɹd/

To ask (someone) for something; to request.

"The teacher required the students to bring their textbooks to class every day. "

interwoven verb

/ˈɪntəɹwəʊvən/

To combine through weaving.

"The artist interwoven colorful threads into the fabric design. "

equations noun

/ɪˈkweɪʒənz/ /ɪˈkweɪʃənz/

The act or process of equating two or more things, or the state of those things being equal (that is, identical).

"We need to bring the balance of power into equation"

university noun

/juːnɪˈvɜːsətiː/ /junɨˈvɝsəti/

Institution of higher education (typically accepting students from the age of about 17 or 18, depending on country, but in some exceptional cases able to take younger students) where subjects are studied and researched in depth and degrees are offered.

"My older sister is attending university to study engineering. "

especially adverb

/əˈspɛʃ(ə)li/

(manner) In a special manner; specially.

"My sister is very helpful, especially when it comes to organizing things. "

relations noun

/ɹɪˈleɪʃənz/

The manner in which two things may be associated.

"The relation between diet and health is complex."

quantities noun

/ˈkwɒn.tɪ.tiz/ /ˈkwɑntɪtiz/

A fundamental, generic term used when referring to the measurement (count, amount) of a scalar, vector, number of items or to some other way of denominating the value of a collection or group of items.

"You have to choose between quantity and quality."

efficiently adverb

/ɪˈfɪʃəntli/ /ɛˈfɪʃəntli/

In an efficient manner.

"The students worked efficiently on their project, completing it ahead of schedule. "

intricate adjective

/ˈɪn.tɹɪ.kət/ /ˈɪn.tɹɪ.keɪt/

Having a great deal of fine detail or complexity.

"The architecture of this clock is very intricate."

expression noun

/ɪkˈspɹɛʃ.ən/

The action of expressing thoughts, ideas, feelings, etc.

"My sister's joyful expression showed how happy she was about the good news. "

lymphatic noun

/lɪmˈfætɪk/ /lɪmˈfætɪk/

A vessel that transports lymph.

"The doctor examined the swollen lymphatic in my neck to check for infection. "