complexity
noun
com·plex·i·ty
kəm-ˈplek-sə-tē 
käm-
plural complexities
1
: something complex
the complexities of the murder trial
2
: the quality or state of being complex
the complexity of the contract
Examples of complexity in a Sentence
He was impressed by the complexity of the music.
The diagram illustrates the complexity of the cell's structure.
He doesn't grasp the complexity of the situation.
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Kayti Burt, Time, 18 Dec. 2025
The mashed potatoes required a bit more effort, but that had more to do with the nature of potato mashing than the recipe's complexity.
—Erin Bunch, Bon Appetit Magazine, 18 Dec. 2025
Combining winding, time-setting, and energy management into a single interface naturally increases the risks of wear and complexity.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 18 Dec. 2025
Mansfield’s narrative technique is characterized by a focus on the inner lives of her characters, a willingness to experiment with form and structure, and a deep engagement with the complexities of human experience.
—Literary Hub, 17 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for complexity
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“Complexity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/complexity. Accessed 21 Dec. 2025.
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complexity
noun
com·plex·i·ty
kəm-ˈplek-sət-ē
käm-
plural complexities
1
: something complex
the complexities of the English language
2
: the quality or state of being complex
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