complexities

noun

plural of complexity
as in complications
something that makes a situation more complicated or difficult the political complexities that the secretary-general must deal with

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Recent Examples of complexities Researchers at the Institut Laue-Langevin (ILL) in France discovered unexpected structural complexities, which could inform the design of safer, more efficient solid-state batteries. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 13 July 2026 Jay embodies the various complexities and contradictions of hip-hop, the outlaw tendencies meeting the capitalistic ambitions. — Alphonse Pierre, Pitchfork, 13 July 2026 The United States Oil Fund (USO), the ETF that best tracks oil prices, offers equity options traders a liquid, accessible alternative to the complexities of the futures market. — Michael Khouw, CNBC, 13 July 2026 The results revealed the complexities of having debt while also spotlighting differences between generational cohorts. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 13 July 2026 The spiral approach, on the other hand, repeats concepts over and over, starting with the basics and gradually adding new complexities each time for a deeper understanding. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 10 July 2026 Despite these complexities, active carriers maintain powerful air wings with F/A-18 Super Hornets and other advanced aircraft. — Peter Suciu, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026 Some of these complexities include balancing the portrayal of more diversity while acknowledging the discrimination that occurred within frontier history. — Emily Staunton, Christian Science Monitor, 8 July 2026 Biodiversity in and around the water, the effects of pollution and recovery, and the beautiful complexities of entire ecosystems are just waiting to be revealed. — Jenny Whilde, The Conversation, 7 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for complexities
  1. complications
  2. difficulties
  3. intricacies
Noun
  • The dial is free of the fancy complications that AP loves, showing only indices and hands.
    — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 11 July 2026
  • Untreated UTIs can lead to dangerous complications like kidney damage, sepsis and even death.
    — Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 10 July 2026
Definition of complications
Noun
  • The setback stems from difficulties manufacturing a key circuit board at the heart of the system, SemiAnalysis said in a post on Monday.
    — Anniek Bao, CNBC, 6 July 2026
  • Common symptoms include headache, dizziness, memory problems, and balance difficulties.
    — Dr. Tal Patalon, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026
Definition of difficulties
Noun
  • Whereas investment bankers tend to secure financing and bring on limited partners, lawyers navigate the intricacies of a league, organization or company’s rules and restrictions, draft agreements and typically lead deals to the finish line.
    — Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 13 July 2026
  • In the years since, the former redevelopment agency worked to come up with a project scope, but ran into various obstacles given the intricacies of the corridor and the various stakeholders, Bibler said.
    — Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 July 2026
Definition of intricacies

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