complexity
kəmˈplɛksɪti
complexities
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Definition of complexity - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

intricacystate of being intricate or complicated
  • The complexity of the puzzle baffled everyone.
  • The complexity of the legal system is daunting.
  • He admired the complexity of her argument.
complication intricacy sophistication
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Expressions with complexity

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simplify a complicated situation or problem
His explanation helped cut through the complexity of the issue.
study of complex systems and chaos theory
Complexity theory explores patterns in chaotic systems.
complexity of an object measured by shortest program length
Kolmogorov complexity helps in data compression analysis.

Origin of complexity

Latin, complexus (embraced) + -ity (state)

Terms with complexity included in their meaning

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efficiency
lack of complexity or having few parts
trickyadj.
complexity
difficult to deal with or understand
communication advice
reduce complexity so something is clearer and easier to do
complexity
become involved in a complicated situation
simplicity
expresses simplicity or lack of complexity
complexity
situation is complex and needs careful thought
babyadj.
complexity
simplified or less complex
complexity
made of many interconnected parts

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  1. French:complexité, ...
  2. German:Komplexität, ...
  3. Italian:complessità, ...
  4. Spanish:complejidad, ...
  5. Portuguese:complexidade, ...
  6. Chinese:复杂性, ...
  7. Japanese:複雑さ, ...
  8. Arabic:تَعْقِيد, ...
  9. Hebrew:מוּרְכָּבוּת, ...
  10. Russian:сложность, ...
  11. Ukrainian:складність, ...
  12. Hindi:जटिलता, ...
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