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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Yiling Pan, Vogue, 17 Feb. 2026
Car accident lawyers in New Orleans can help guide you through medical and legal complexities.
—William Jones, USA Today, 17 Feb. 2026
Because of its focus on creating clarity amid complexity, Hint App has observed unique patterns in user behavior.
—Felysha Walker, Miami Herald, 17 Feb. 2026
And that forces Yoshida’s character to confront her own choices and those of her grandmother, as each generation of women navigates the complexities of love, sacrifice and family expectations.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 17 Feb. 2026
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“Complexity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/complexity. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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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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