Cryptic crossword clue
After absorbing bit of play I left easily breakable

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word FRACTAL

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The straight part
We know that "complex shape /(7)" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case complex shape /(7) = fractal.
The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.
This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does FRACTAL mean?

FRACTAL noun
  1. A mathematical set that has a non-integer and constant Hausdorff dimension; a geometric figure that is self-similar at all scales.
  2. An object, system, or idea that exhibits a fractal-like property.
FRACTAL adjective
  1. Having the form of a fractal.
  2. Exhibiting a fractal-like property.
  3. Having a broken part

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