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as in difficulty
something that makes a situation more complicated or difficult
the difference in time zones was yet another complicacy that had to be dealt with
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as in complexity
the state or quality of having many interrelated parts or aspects
the complicacy of the theory of relativity is such that it cannot be reduced to a few words that are readily comprehensible to the layman
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Noun
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This game preserves the difficulty of coming up with an elaborate, consistent false narrative on the spot, and the challenge of adapting that narrative on the fly when other players present convincing (and sometimes fake) counter-evidence.
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Even if polls point to a majority, a potential coalition spanning left, right, center and Arab parties would face real difficulty forming a government – and keeping it together.
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By contrast, Schoenaerts’ Krem is a look in search of a character, physically striking with his studded face and long mohawk braid but never given enough complexity to be interesting.
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The investments are necessary, but risky, and there are very few takers for projects of this size and complexity.
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Why the Special Olympics airlift exists Travel can be stressful for anybody, but for athletes on their way to competition who also have special accessibility needs, there are additional levels of complication.
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Reuters’ sources claimed that the deal could be closed in the next two weeks, but one cautioned that the timing could slip due to legal complications.
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“Complicacy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/complicacy. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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