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as in difficulty
something that makes a situation more complicated or difficult the difference in time zones was yet another complicacy that had to be dealt with

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as in complexity
the state or quality of having many interrelated parts or aspects the complicacy of the theory of relativity is such that it cannot be reduced to a few words that are readily comprehensible to the layman

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Noun
  • Some players have been mixed on the game's difficulty – or lack thereof – and PC optimization could certainly be better, but nobody has any complaints about the gameplay itself.
    Oliver Brandt, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 July 2025
  • In times of crisis, having no financial cushion means that a franchise brand may not only have insufficient funds to keep going when income is restricted, but also may not have the ability to make the changes needed to navigate the difficulties ahead.
    Fiona Simpson, Forbes.com, 4 July 2025
Noun
  • As Ernest Burkhart, a simple-minded man manipulated to do unspeakable things, DiCaprio presents his character's moral conflict with complexity.
    Derek Lawrence, EW.com, 13 July 2025
  • However, depending on the scale of games, concentrating these matches into a limited number of venues may add complexity around coordinating TV broadcast timings, match sequencing, fan transportation logistics, and stadium turnaround times.
    Claire Poole, Forbes.com, 13 July 2025
Noun
  • Insulin resistance occurs when cells don't respond to insulin, leading to high blood glucose and potential health complications.
    Bryant Stamford, The Courier-Journal, 10 July 2025
  • Another complication, Wright said, is the ongoing plans to potentially close DOC facilities, such as Lincoln Hills and Copper Lake.
    Natalie Eilbert, jsonline.com, 9 July 2025
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“Complicacy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/complicacy. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.

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