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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Francois Botha, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
These differing results highlight the complexity of understanding sugar's role in cancer development and suggest that further investigation is needed to reconcile these findings.
—Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 14 Dec. 2024
The first thing to understand in order to grasp the complexity of this production is that four different versions of Macondo were created from scratch to maintain authenticity over the course of time.
—Fernanda Pérez Sánchez, Vogue, 14 Dec. 2024
The chief downsides of annuities include their overall complexity and the relatively high commission fees, which can eat into your income.
—Liz Knueven, CNBC, 13 Dec. 2024
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Francois Botha, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
These differing results highlight the complexity of understanding sugar's role in cancer development and suggest that further investigation is needed to reconcile these findings.
—Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 14 Dec. 2024
The first thing to understand in order to grasp the complexity of this production is that four different versions of Macondo were created from scratch to maintain authenticity over the course of time.
—Fernanda Pérez Sánchez, Vogue, 14 Dec. 2024
The chief downsides of annuities include their overall complexity and the relatively high commission fees, which can eat into your income.
—Liz Knueven, CNBC, 13 Dec. 2024
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 25 Dec. 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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