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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Katie Parla, Saveur, 30 Oct. 2025
The heat and humidity are adding another layer of complexity to the recovery efforts.
—Devon Sayers, CNN Money, 30 Oct. 2025
Unprecedented duration and technical complexity The uniqueness of the research lies in its unprecedented duration and technical complexity.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 30 Oct. 2025
Taneda admired Yokohama and Yoshizawa’s ability to bring depth and complexity to their characters while also introducing Kabuki to a new generation.
—Giana Levy, Variety, 30 Oct. 2025
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“Complexity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/complexity. Accessed 6 Nov. 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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