Synonyms of complexity

complexity

noun

kəm-ˈplek-sə-tē 

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• complexness
• sophistication
• intricacy
• elaborateness
• complicatedness
• involution
• complication
• heterogeneity
• diversity
• knottiness
• complicacy
• intricateness
• multifariousness
• incomprehensibility
• impenetrability
• inexplicability
• heterogeneousness

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• simplicity
• simplification
• uniformity
• plainness
• simpleness
• homogeneity

2

as in difficulty

something that makes a situation more complicated or difficult

the political complexities that the secretary-general must deal with

Synonyms & Similar Words

• difficulty
• complication
• intricacy
• convolution
• headache
• complicacy
• subtlety
• matter
• ramification
• fly in the ointment
• side effect
• technicality
• trouble
• aftereffect
• annoyance
• inconvenience
• bitch
• bother

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of complexity

The approach could reduce the need for conventional mechanical actuation systems, which add weight and complexity to satellite deployment structures. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 11 Nov. 2026

Issues raised and then echoed by several board members included the complexity in negotiating a deal with the rapidly developing AI market, protections for homeowners, health impacts, power grid risks, water sources and much more. — Grace Zokovitch, Boston Herald, 11 Nov. 2026

Then there’s the matter of VFX complexity in Vision’s fight with Jocasta (T’Nia Miller) during the gala scene in episode 4. — Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 11 Nov. 2026

These ideas of being, and the quality and complexity of being, are universal. — Adam Davidson, Chicago Tribune, 11 Nov. 2026