complexity

1
as in complexness
the state or quality of having many interrelated parts or aspects the complexity of the company's computer system is such that a full-time employee is needed to maintain it

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2
as in difficulty
something that makes a situation more complicated or difficult the political complexities that the secretary-general must deal with

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“Complexity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/complexity. Accessed 27 Apr. 2024.

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