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
Synonyms
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.
Recent Examples on the Web
Goldman Sachs’ chief information officer, Marco Argenti, is advocating for his team to delve into engineering studies to better navigate the complexities of AI technology.
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Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 19 Apr. 2024
But Quiet on Set also, perhaps unintentionally, ends up creating a frustratingly tidy narrative that elides some crucial complexities of abuse.
—Hannah Giorgis, The Atlantic, 18 Apr. 2024
Hurdles include obtaining the cooperation of nations that were involved in transatlantic slavery and the legal complexities of finding responsible parties and determining remedies.
—Fox News, 17 Apr. 2024
Across concert posters and LP sleeves, many of which the Museum of Modern Art now holds, her designs combined Celtic complexity, Arabic curvatures and a ritualized numerical precision uncommon even for the baroque 1960s.
—Walker Mimms, New York Times, 17 Apr. 2024
Here’s some essential reading: 5 tips for cooking juicy pork chops quickly
6 tips for browning food to get more flavor
7 pie crust tips for tender, flaky results every time
Baking spices add complexity to savory dishes.
—Aaron Hutcherson, Washington Post, 16 Apr. 2024
The gorgeously nuanced complexities of this sprawling tale can at times be a dense read.
—Alli Rosenbloom, CNN, 12 Apr. 2024
The scale, the complexity of developing the right costumes and the right makeup, the size of the cast, and the scope of some of the scenes… that makes the shooting complex.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 9 Apr. 2024
Robinhood continues to redefine the investment experience, offering a user-friendly mobile app and website that streamline the complexities of personal finance.
—Stephanie Tsai, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 Apr. 2024
Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 19 Apr. 2024
But Quiet on Set also, perhaps unintentionally, ends up creating a frustratingly tidy narrative that elides some crucial complexities of abuse.
—Hannah Giorgis, The Atlantic, 18 Apr. 2024
Hurdles include obtaining the cooperation of nations that were involved in transatlantic slavery and the legal complexities of finding responsible parties and determining remedies.
—Fox News, 17 Apr. 2024
Across concert posters and LP sleeves, many of which the Museum of Modern Art now holds, her designs combined Celtic complexity, Arabic curvatures and a ritualized numerical precision uncommon even for the baroque 1960s.
—Walker Mimms, New York Times, 17 Apr. 2024
Here’s some essential reading: 5 tips for cooking juicy pork chops quickly
6 tips for browning food to get more flavor
7 pie crust tips for tender, flaky results every time
Baking spices add complexity to savory dishes.
—Aaron Hutcherson, Washington Post, 16 Apr. 2024
The gorgeously nuanced complexities of this sprawling tale can at times be a dense read.
—Alli Rosenbloom, CNN, 12 Apr. 2024
The scale, the complexity of developing the right costumes and the right makeup, the size of the cast, and the scope of some of the scenes… that makes the shooting complex.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 9 Apr. 2024
Robinhood continues to redefine the investment experience, offering a user-friendly mobile app and website that streamline the complexities of personal finance.
—Stephanie Tsai, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 Apr. 2024
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“Complexity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/complexity. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.
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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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