complexity
noun
com·plex·i·ty
kəm-ˈplek-sə-tē 
käm-
plural complexities
1
: something complex
the complexities of the murder trial
2
: the quality or state of being complex
the complexity of the contract
Examples of complexity in a Sentence
He was impressed by the complexity of the music.
The diagram illustrates the complexity of the cell's structure.
He doesn't grasp the complexity of the situation.
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Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 23 Oct. 2025
The approach may also introduce new complexities, like handling different image resolutions or color variations.
—Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2025
The academy is a crucible for human formation, a place where minds and hearts are forged in the fire of inquiry, reflection, complexity and nuance.
—MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
Costs, Packages, and Reading Quotes Wisely Price depends on anatomy, technique, complexity, and how much surgeon time your case requires.
—Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 22 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for complexity
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“Complexity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/complexity. Accessed 26 Oct. 2025.
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complexity
noun
com·plex·i·ty
kəm-ˈplek-sət-ē
käm-
plural complexities
1
: something complex
the complexities of the English language
2
: the quality or state of being complex
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