complexity — the state or quality of being intricate and complicated
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the state or quality of being intricate and complicated
Pronunciation (IPA): /kəmˈplɛksəti/
Example Sentences
- My girlfriend's mood has the complexity of quantum physics - I never know what I'll find when I observe it.
- The complexity of assembling IKEA furniture increases exponentially with each missing screw.
- Scientists are studying the complexity of human brain networks.
complexity
NOUN[/kəmˈplɛksəti/]
the state or quality of being intricate and complicated
The complexity of the machine required a team of engineers to understand it.
The complexity of the city's transportation network impressed the architect. (MANY PARTS + HARD TO UNDERSTAND = COMPLEXITY)
The complexity sparked curiosity and led to discovery.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Latin complexus, formed by combining com- (together) and plectere (to weave, to braid). The term originally described things woven or interlaced together, metaphorically representing interconnected or tangled elements.
Breakdown
com- (together) + plectere (to weave, braid) + -ity (state or quality of). The suffix -ity converts the Latin adjective complexus into an English noun denoting the state of being complex.
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📝Examples
“My girlfriend's mood has the complexity of quantum physics - I never know what I'll find when I observe it.”
“The complexity of assembling IKEA furniture increases exponentially with each missing screw.”
“Scientists are studying the complexity of human brain networks.”
“The legal complexity of international trade agreements requires expert analysis.”
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