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com​plex​i​ty
noun
com·​plex·​i·​ty
kəm-ˈplek-sə-tē käm-
plural com​plex​i​ties

Definition

  • something complex //the complexities of the murder trial
  • the quality or state of being complex //the complexity of the contract
Examples
  • //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.
First Known Use
1661, in the meaning defined at sense 1
History and Etymology
complex entry 2 + -ity, perhaps after French complexité
complexity
noun

Synonyms & Antonyms

com​plex​i​ty
noun
com·​plex·​i·​ty
kəm-ˈplek-sə-tē käm-
plural com​plex​i​ties

Definition

  • something complex //the complexities of the murder trial
  • the quality or state of being complex //the complexity of the contract
Examples
  • //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.
First Known Use
1661, in the meaning defined at sense 1
History and Etymology
complex entry 2 + -ity, perhaps after French complexité
complexity
noun

Synonyms & Antonyms

com​plex​i​ty
noun
com·​plex·​i·​ty
kəm-ˈplek-sə-tē käm-
plural com​plex​i​ties

Definition

  • something complex //the complexities of the murder trial
  • the quality or state of being complex //the complexity of the contract
Examples
  • //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.
First Known Use
1661, in the meaning defined at sense 1
History and Etymology
complex entry 2 + -ity, perhaps after French complexité
complexity
noun

Synonyms & Antonyms

com​plex​i​ty
noun
com·​plex·​i·​ty
kəm-ˈplek-sə-tē käm-
plural com​plex​i​ties

Definition

  • something complex //the complexities of the murder trial
  • the quality or state of being complex //the complexity of the contract
Examples
  • //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.
First Known Use
1661, in the meaning defined at sense 1
History and Etymology
complex entry 2 + -ity, perhaps after French complexité
complexity
noun

Synonyms & Antonyms

  • the state or quality of having many interrelated parts or aspects //the complexity of the company's computer system is such that a full-time employee is needed to maintain it