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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Zac Ntim, Deadline, 22 May 2026
Restaurant leasing structures can differ from traditional retail due to the operational complexity and capital investment involved in food service.
—David Moin, Footwear News, 22 May 2026
The machine goes beyond generating pixels and helps manage the production process complexity that sits between the idea and the publish button.
—Ron Schmelzer, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
However, K-1s can arrive late – and that can create complexity come tax time, requiring those investors to go on extension.
—Michelle Fox, CNBC, 22 May 2026
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 24 May. 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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