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complexity

 

[ kəmˈplɛksɪti ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

in education

The state or quality of being intricate or complicated. Complexity often refers to the difficulty of understanding something due to the presence of multiple interconnected elements or factors.

Synonyms

complication, difficulty, intricacy

Examples of usage

  • The complexity of the scientific theory made it challenging for students to grasp.
  • Her speech was filled with complexity, making it hard for the audience to follow.
  • The complexity of the problem required a team of experts to solve it.
Context #2 | Noun

in systems

The degree to which a system or process is complicated, involving a large number of interconnected parts or variables. Complexity theory studies how complex systems behave and evolve over time.

Synonyms

complication, intricacy, sophistication

Examples of usage

  • The complexity of the software program resulted in frequent errors.
  • Understanding the complexity of the ecosystem is crucial for conservation efforts.
  • Managing the complexity of the project requires effective coordination among team members.

Translations

Translations of the word "complexity" in other languages:

🇵🇹 complexidade

🇮🇳 जटिलता

🇩🇪 Komplexität

🇮🇩 kompleksitas

🇺🇦 складність

🇵🇱 złożoność

🇯🇵 複雑さ (ふくざつさ)

🇫🇷 complexité

🇪🇸 complejidad

🇹🇷 karmaşıklık

🇰🇷 복잡성 (bokjapseong)

🇸🇦 تعقيد

🇨🇿 složitost

🇸🇰 zložitosť

🇨🇳 复杂性 (fùzáxìng)

🇸🇮 zapletenost

🇮🇸 flækja

🇰🇿 күрделілік

🇬🇪 სირთულე (sirtule)

🇦🇿 mürəkkəblik

🇲🇽 complejidad

Etymology

The word 'complexity' originated from the Latin word 'complexus', meaning 'entwined' or 'twisted together'. It first appeared in English in the mid-17th century. Over time, the term has been used to describe the intricate and interconnected nature of various phenomena, from academic theories to technological systems.

See also: complex, complexify, complexly, overcomplexity.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #3,776, this word is part of upper-intermediate vocabulary. While not among the most basic terms, it appears often enough to be valuable for advanced communication.