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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Robert Marchant, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025
Doctors across the country are navigating a fast-changing healthcare landscape where administrative complexity and evolving reimbursement structures are creating new challenges for even the most experienced providers.
—William Jones, USA Today, 14 May 2025
The complexity and time needed to retrofit and inspect the plane raise questions on cost and a timeline.
—Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 13 May 2025
The film follows the complexity of the ‘human layer’, that disturbs the peacefulness of the desert and awakens ancient struggles.
—Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 13 May 2025
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“Complexity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/complexity. Accessed 21 May. 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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