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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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for complicacy
Noun
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Morocco's desert landscape will add to the difficulty of the training exercises.—
Emmett Prosser,
jsonline.com,
9 Aug. 2025 -
Portage now has 21 parks and has had discussions in recent years over the difficulty of maintaining them.—
Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Frank Sixt, the co-managing director of CK Hutchison, said during the port operator’s earnings call on Thursday that the deal’s size and complexity would prevent it from closing in 2025, even if binding agreements were already agreed upon.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
18 Aug. 2025
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Whether dressing in opposition or mirroring each other, wardrobes speak volumes about the complexities of kinship this Emmy season.—
Fawnia Soo Hoo,
HollywoodReporter,
18 Aug. 2025
Noun
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People at higher risk of complications should always talk with their doctor about what is best for them, Sifri added.—
DEVI SHASTRI,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Aug. 2025
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Hg or higher, following growing evidence that tighter blood pressure control can help reduce the risk of serious complications.—
Matt Cannon,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Aug. 2025
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“Complicacy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/complicacy. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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