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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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for complicacy
Noun
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In Washington, the House and Senate postponed votes because of difficulty traveling during inclement weather, and federal agencies told workers to go home early.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
17 Mar. 2026 -
Castro said the difficulty of adjusting could become clearer with time.—
Emiliano Tahui Gómez,
Austin American Statesman,
17 Mar. 2026
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Costs vary widely based on the complexity of your case, including factors like the amount of tax debt, number of unfiled returns and level of IRS enforcement.—
Adam Palasciano,
USA Today,
18 Mar. 2026
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In a way, that complexity has pushed us to broaden the portfolio and position Goodmellow as a functional beverage brand, not just a THC beverage.—
Jeff Burkhart,
Mercury News,
18 Mar. 2026
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Those who don’t follow the rest guidelines run a small risk of complications, including bruising or swelling of the scrotum, infection or, more rarely, post-vasectomy pain syndrome, a chronic pain condition affecting the testicles.—
Miriam Fauzia,
Dallas Morning News,
20 Mar. 2026
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Others acknowledged the complications of deploying troops into Iran.—
Aamer Madhani,
Fortune,
19 Mar. 2026
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“Complicacy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/complicacy. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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