noun
complexity
kuhm-PLEHK-sih-tee
noun
1
The state of having many interconnected parts, making something hard to understand or manage.
"The complexity of the tax code frustrates even experienced accountants."
"Managing a project of this complexity requires a skilled team."
How to Use Complexity
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishHow complicated or intricate something is.
Common pairings
level of complexity
increasing complexity
reduce complexity
Word Forms
complexities plural
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Etymology
From complex plus the noun ending -ity.