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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As Ernest Burkhart, a simple-minded man manipulated to do unspeakable things, DiCaprio presents his character's moral conflict with complexity.
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Derek Lawrence, EW.com, 13 July 2025
However, depending on the scale of games, concentrating these matches into a limited number of venues may add complexity around coordinating TV broadcast timings, match sequencing, fan transportation logistics, and stadium turnaround times.
—Claire Poole, Forbes.com, 13 July 2025
Even with this adjustment, Hollywood’s compensation remains below Fort Lauderdale’s, despite similarities in size, complexity and expectations.
—Josh Levy, Sun Sentinel, 12 July 2025
The complexity of cracking on the Doomsday Glacier only adds to the general uncertainty.
—Jack Knudson, Discover Magazine, 11 July 2025
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Derek Lawrence, EW.com, 13 July 2025
However, depending on the scale of games, concentrating these matches into a limited number of venues may add complexity around coordinating TV broadcast timings, match sequencing, fan transportation logistics, and stadium turnaround times.
—Claire Poole, Forbes.com, 13 July 2025
Even with this adjustment, Hollywood’s compensation remains below Fort Lauderdale’s, despite similarities in size, complexity and expectations.
—Josh Levy, Sun Sentinel, 12 July 2025
The complexity of cracking on the Doomsday Glacier only adds to the general uncertainty.
—Jack Knudson, Discover Magazine, 11 July 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 18 Jul. 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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