complicatedness

noun

Definition of complicatednessnext
as in complexity
the state or quality of having many interrelated parts or aspects the complicatedness of the home theater system may require that it be installed by a professional

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complexity
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  • Measuring the same thing in free fall adds another layer of complexity.
    — Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 11 Sep. 2026
  • The potential divergence among these three major central banks at this single juncture underscores the complexity of the current global financial environment.
    — , CNBC, 10 Sep. 2026
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