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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
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The trail system features three destinations—Lower, Middle, and Upper Emerald Pools—each increasing in distance and difficulty.—
Brittany Anas,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026 -
Letlow's entrance into the race, and the president's backing, is expected to create difficulties for Senate GOP leaders.—
Kaia Hubbard,
CBS News,
20 Jan. 2026
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Embed virtual care and hospital-at-home solutions directly into the EHR and daily operations instead of running standalone applications that add complexity.—
David Chou,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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Yet with this potential comes complexity.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
22 Jan. 2026
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The risk of complications from not receiving a vitamin K shot at birth far outweighs the risks of the injection itself.—
Dr. Jade Cobern,
ABC News,
23 Jan. 2026
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Other groups that are more likely to suffer from measles complications include adults older than 20 years old, pregnant women and people with weakened immune systems, the federal health agency said.—
Hali Smith,
Idaho Statesman,
22 Jan. 2026
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“Complicacy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/complicacy. Accessed 25 Jan. 2026.
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