A complex equivalence is about the relationship between two thoughts, ideas, events or objects where meaning is attributed to an event. It includes statements where complex situations, ideas, objects or their meanings are equated as synonymous. What is missing is the linkage such as 'that means',' that just means', 'it must be that'.

Example:

“The boss has his door closed. He's planning to fire me."

“You're not eating your vegetables. What's the matter? You don't like my cooking?"

"You are late again. You don't love me."

"Another asylum seeker boat sank in Australian waters. The Australian government is responsible."