complexity

noun
UK: /kəmˈpleksəti/
US: /kəmˈpleksɪti/

  1. The state of being difficult to understand or deal with.

    1. The complexity of the problem made it hard.
    2. The complexity of the legal system makes it difficult for citizens.

  2. The quality of having many parts and being difficult to understand or find your way through.

    1. The game’s complexity increased over time.
    2. The complexity of modern technology requires specialized knowledge.

  3. A factor involved in a process or situation.

    1. There are many levels of complexity in that design.
    2. Adding another variable simply introduces more complexity into the equation.

Synonyms

complication sophistication difficulty multiplicity intricacy

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "complexity" in English means: The state of being difficult to understand or deal with., The quality of having many parts and being difficult to understand or find your way through., A factor involved in a process or situation..

The phonetic transcription of "complexity" is /kəmˈpleksəti/ in British English and /kəmˈpleksɪti/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "complexity": complication, sophistication, difficulty, multiplicity, intricacy.

Example usage of "complexity": "The complexity of the problem made it hard.". More examples on the page.