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as in difficulty
something that makes a situation more complicated or difficult
the difference in time zones was yet another complicacy that had to be dealt with
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as in complexity
the state or quality of having many interrelated parts or aspects
the complicacy of the theory of relativity is such that it cannot be reduced to a few words that are readily comprehensible to the layman
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Noun
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Compulsion Games wants players to be fully immersed in this world, in whatever way suits their fancy, whether that’s ramping up the difficulty or toggling invincibility on.—
Alyssa Mercante,
Rolling Stone,
11 Feb. 2025 -
Botulism is a rare but serious illness caused by a toxin that attacks the body's nerves and causes difficulty breathing, muscle paralysis and even death, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.—
Kate Gibson,
CBS News,
11 Feb. 2025
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Michael Flaherty Updated Jan 13, 2025 - Business Corporate spinoffs grow in size and complexity The average size of corporate spinoffs is growing, as CEOs look beyond hiving off unloved divisions and toward more complex, transformative deals.—
Dan Primack,
Axios,
6 Feb. 2025
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Because of the size and complexity of each language, most digital translators use a data connection to access servers that contain the information required to complete their translation.—
Séamus Bellamy,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Feb. 2025
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Recognizing the symptoms of scarlet fever early and seeking medical care can ensure a quick recovery and reduce the risk of complications.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Health,
15 Feb. 2025
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But finding romance, a challenge at any age, comes with its own set of complications for men and women in their seventh, eighth and ninth decade of life.—
Allison Gilbert,
CNN,
14 Feb. 2025
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“Complicacy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/complicacy. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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