Meaning & Definition of word "Complexity"

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    Complexity

    /kəmˈplɛksɪti/

    noun:

    • 1. The state or quality of being intricate or complicated.
      • Example: The complexity of the task made it difficult to complete within the deadline.
    • 2. The degree to which something is intricate or complicated.
      • Example: The complexity of the math problem required advanced knowledge to solve.
    • 3. A characteristic or quality that creates a complicated situation.
      • Example: The complexity of human emotions can be challenging to navigate.
    • 4. A situation or issue that is difficult to understand or analyze due to its many interconnected parts.
      • Example: Climate change presents a complexity that involves environmental, political, and social factors.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'complexitas', from 'complexus', which means 'woven together'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    ease of complexity:

    A phrase referring to the level of difficulty in understanding something.

    to navigate complexity:

    To manage or deal with complications in a situation.

    embracing complexity:

    Accepting and appreciating intricate problems or situations.

    Related Words

    complex:

    Something composed of many interconnected parts.

    complicated:

    Something that is difficult to analyze or understand.

    intricate:

    Having many complexly arranged elements.

    Slang Meanings of complexity

    Meaning: Overanalysis

    Example Sentence: Don't get lost in the complexity; you're overanalyzing it.

    Meaning: Brain fog

    Example Sentence: After studying that complex topic, I was in total complexity brain fog.