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.