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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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for complicacy
Noun
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In my personal value system, difficulties should be faced with calm composure, bold creativity and steely determination — which my advisors model regularly.—
Jed Brewer,
Rolling Stone,
1 Apr. 2025 -
At an international meeting on boosting border security and tackling people-smuggling, Starmer expressed frustration at the difficulty of stopping thousands of people a year risking the dangerous sea crossing from France.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
1 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The scientific challenges facing the EPA are increasing in complexity.—
H. Christopher Frey,
The Conversation,
7 Apr. 2025
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Likewise, some recessions have occurred without a concurrent bear market, highlighting the complexity of using markets as predictive tools.—
Gordon G. Chang,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The remainder of last season also had its complications.—
Richard Amofa,
New York Times,
5 Apr. 2025
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Resulting high calcium levels can cause additional complications like kidney damage.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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“Complicacy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/complicacy. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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