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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The musical doesn’t shy away from the allegations that shadowed Jackson’s later career, and Fields-Green has had to find ways to honor both the artistry and the complexity.
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In the near-term, the biggest hurdles include logistics costs, operational complexity and regulatory uncertainty.
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The vibrant animation of the upcoming film, out Oct. 17, will bring the complexities of Jim and Credenza Twit and their unruly amusement park, Twitlandia, to life.
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Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2025
The musical doesn’t shy away from the allegations that shadowed Jackson’s later career, and Fields-Green has had to find ways to honor both the artistry and the complexity.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 6 Aug. 2025
In the near-term, the biggest hurdles include logistics costs, operational complexity and regulatory uncertainty.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 5 Aug. 2025
The vibrant animation of the upcoming film, out Oct. 17, will bring the complexities of Jim and Credenza Twit and their unruly amusement park, Twitlandia, to life.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 5 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for complexity
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“Complexity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/complexity. Accessed 14 Aug. 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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