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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Talia Argondezzi, New Yorker, 3 Feb. 2026
The amendment process typically takes two to three months, although the complexity of a proposal can result in shorter or longer timelines for specific applications.
—Olivia Young, CBS News, 3 Feb. 2026
Adaptations that typically take weeks or months can be completed within minutes, reducing downtime and operational complexity.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 3 Feb. 2026
Benedict Cumberbatch will undoubtedly bring the intelligence, depth, and moral complexity this role demands.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 3 Feb. 2026
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“Complexity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/complexity. Accessed 8 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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