complexity
noun/kəmˈplɛksɪti/
Frequency rank: #4,095 most common English word
Meaning
The state of being made up of many connected parts; difficulty.
Example sentence
Understanding the complexity of the problem is essential before attempting to solve it.
Synonyms & related words
- difficulty
- intricacy
- complication
- elaborateness
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