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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Meanwhile, some policy experts and lawmakers point to the high cost and the deduction’s complexity.
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Kate Dore, Cfp®, CNBC, 16 July 2024
Don’t expect Animal Crossing levels of complexity here, as rebuilding structures is a fairly shallow feature that isn’t intended to be a farming sim.
—Diego Argüello, Rolling Stone, 15 July 2024
As Malcolm navigates the moral complexities of his creation, he is hunted by an unrelenting assassin from the future which forever alters the fate of his three children, reads Netflix’s synopsis.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 15 July 2024
Caring about children is not enough to successfully navigate the complexities of the massive Broward County public school system.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 14 July 2024
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Kate Dore, Cfp®, CNBC, 16 July 2024
Don’t expect Animal Crossing levels of complexity here, as rebuilding structures is a fairly shallow feature that isn’t intended to be a farming sim.
—Diego Argüello, Rolling Stone, 15 July 2024
As Malcolm navigates the moral complexities of his creation, he is hunted by an unrelenting assassin from the future which forever alters the fate of his three children, reads Netflix’s synopsis.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 15 July 2024
Caring about children is not enough to successfully navigate the complexities of the massive Broward County public school system.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 14 July 2024
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“Complexity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/complexity. Accessed 19 Jul. 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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