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
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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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Chris Gallagher, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
Though some of this complexity is implemented deliberately to execute organizational strategy, the reality is that much of it operates outside traditional visibility tools.
—Rajat Bhargava, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
Additionally, global clients often face logistical and regulatory complexities.
—Arthur Zaczkiewicz, WWD, 19 Nov. 2024
Experts told the Post that the complexity of the tax code is one of the key issues preventing a free filing app from being created.
—William Gavin, Quartz, 19 Nov. 2024
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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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