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as in difficulty
something that makes a situation more complicated or difficult
the difference in time zones was yet another complicacy that had to be dealt with
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as in complexity
the state or quality of having many interrelated parts or aspects
the complicacy of the theory of relativity is such that it cannot be reduced to a few words that are readily comprehensible to the layman
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for complicacy
Noun
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Cheryl Burke slams 'cruel' speculation about her appearance The two-time champion also reflected on the difficulties of navigating the dynamic between dancing pros and the judges.—
KiMi Robinson,
USA Today,
28 Oct. 2025 -
The jury president acknowledged the difficulty of comparing the diverse slate of competition titles.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
28 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The Fli Dynamic De-Spool can be deployed into live wells without the need for a rig or heavy intervention systems, significantly reducing operational complexity and cost.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
28 Oct. 2025
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And there are overdubs, of course there are overdubs, and there is a complexity to the way the album is produced.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
28 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Thank you for that complication and context.—
Fiction Non Fiction,
Literary Hub,
23 Oct. 2025
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Meanwhile, other council members have pushed back, citing the streetcar's boost to downtown property values and complications of paying back federal funding.—
Maia Pandey,
jsonline.com,
22 Oct. 2025
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“Complicacy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/complicacy. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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