complexity

/ˈkɒmplɛksɪti/

Definitions

1. noun

The state of being complex; a quality of being intricate and difficult to understand or analyze.

“The complexity of the project made it difficult to find a suitable solution.”

2. noun

A complex system or situation; a complicated set of circumstances or relationships.

“The complexity of the social system was a major challenge for the new government.”

3. noun

A quality of being hard to understand or deal with; intricacy.

“The complexity of the math problem required patience and persistence.”

4. noun

A state of being complicated or intricate; intricateness.

“The complexity of the plot in the novel was a major factor in its popularity.”

5. noun

A difficult or puzzling situation; a problem requiring careful thought and analysis.

“The complexity of the situation made it difficult to decide what to do.”

6. noun

The quality of being complex; intricacy.

“The complexity of the design was a major selling point for the new product.”

7. noun

A quality of being difficult to understand or analyze; intricateness.

“The complexity of the data made it difficult to draw conclusions.”

8. noun

A complicated system or situation; intricateness.

“The complexity of the business deal made it difficult to close.”

9. noun

A state of being complicated or intricate; a quality of being hard to understand or deal with.

“The complexity of the issue was a major point of contention.”

10. noun

A difficult or puzzling situation; a complicated set of circumstances or relationships.

“The complexity of the situation made it difficult to find a solution.”

11. noun

A state of being intricate and difficult to understand or analyze.

“The complexity of the system was a major challenge for the development team.”

12. noun

A quality of being intricate and difficult to understand or analyze; intricacy.

“The complexity of the problem was a major factor in its difficulty.”

13. noun

A complicated system or situation; a quality of being intricate and difficult to understand or analyze.

“The complexity of the design was a major selling point for the new product.”

Synonyms

  • complication
  • difficulty
  • intricacy
  • toughness

Antonyms

  • clarity
  • ease
  • simpleness
  • simplification