complexity
/kəmˈplɛk.sɪ.ti/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: complexities
Sense 1
Meaning · English
The state of being complex; intricacy; entanglement.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
That which is and renders complex; intricacy; complication.
Noun
Examples
The battle was like the grinding of an immense and terrible machine to him. Its complexities and powers, its grim processes, fascinated him.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “complexity” mean?
The state of being complex; intricacy; entanglement.
Is “complexity” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.