KNOTTINESS Synonyms: 23 Similar and Opposite Words

knottiness

noun

Definition of knottiness

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the state or quality of having many interrelated parts or aspects the staggering knottiness of the legal procedure that we had to go through

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Most of the redesign projects Menabóh takes on cost between €300 and €1,000, depending on the complexity of the craftmanship, but some sit beyond this range.

— Bella Webb, Vogue, 5 Nov. 2026
And ultimately, Glover believes the greatest wonder isn't the moon, the stars, or even the incredible complexity of nature.

— Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 5 Nov. 2026

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