complexity
noun
com·plex·i·ty
kəm-ˈplek-sə-tē 
käm-
plural complexities
1
: something complex
the complexities of the murder trial
2
: the quality or state of being complex
the complexity of the contract
Examples of complexity in a Sentence
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.
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Instead of presenting the complexity of Israeli reality, the filmmakers chose to amplify narratives that distort Israel’s image vis-à-vis international audiences.
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The long list of variables spoke to the complexity of carving horizontal wells in deep, hot expanses of granite.
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Virginia La Torre Jeker, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
Instead of presenting the complexity of Israeli reality, the filmmakers chose to amplify narratives that distort Israel’s image vis-à-vis international audiences.
—Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Mar. 2025
The long list of variables spoke to the complexity of carving horizontal wells in deep, hot expanses of granite.
—Brent Crane, The New Yorker, 2 Mar. 2025
That emotional complexity inspired me to explore similar themes in Banr, especially the idea of love lingering even when memories fade.
—Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 1 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for complexity
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“Complexity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/complexity. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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complexity
noun
com·plex·i·ty
kəm-ˈplek-sət-ē
käm-
plural complexities
1
: something complex
the complexities of the English language
2
: the quality or state of being complex
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