complexity

//kəmˈplɛksəti//
C1Frequency Level 8Formal
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Noun

complexitySingular
complexitiesPlural
1

The state or quality of being intricate, complicated, or consisting of many interconnected parts or elements.

The complexity of the human brain makes it difficult to understand.

2

A complicated or intricate feature or element; something difficult to understand or analyze.

The complexities of the legal system can be overwhelming for ordinary citizens.