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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Jennifer Pierce, USA Today, 20 Apr. 2025
Fort Worth needs a Chief who understands the complexities of law enforcement and is dedicated to fostering safety, transparency, and trust citywide.
—Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Apr. 2025
In the face of this workaday jangle of strangeness and complexity, paranoia starts to seem like a perfectly rational response.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 18 Apr. 2025
Even if parents are a safe space for many of us, this dynamic and the advice that comes with it come with much more complexity and risk of financial mistakes.
—Alejandra Rojas, Forbes.com, 18 Apr. 2025
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“Complexity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/complexity. Accessed 26 Apr. 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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