complexity

CEFRB2

/kəmˈplɛk.sɪ.ti/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    The state of having many connected parts or details.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    That which is and renders complex; intricacy; complication.

Examples

  • It cannot plausibly be argued that behaviour of such complexity derives entirely from instinct.

  • We have to try to reduce its complexity.

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
3
Parts of speech
1
Citations
1
Synonyms
5

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meaning

  1. The state of being complex; intricacy; entanglement.

More examples

In context

  • The increasing complexity of modern telecommunication systems

  • The battle was like the grinding of an immense and terrible machine to him. Its complexities and powers, its grim processes, fascinated him.

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Origin

noun

From complex + -ity. Partially displaced native English manifoldness.