[nathanbedford]

"… its very presence at that time and in this place complexifies our understanding…"

I had been taught the better form was " complexicates." Others say it's "complexorates" but that is just ignorant.

[Red Badger]

It’s complicated....................

[ProtectOurFreedom]

“complexifies”
“complexicates”
“complexorates”

Yes, one of the great debates in my high school English class back in the 60s. I’m impressed you remembered all the conjugations.

(I love it!)