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Complexity
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Simple meaning
What does Complexity mean?
Complexity means being detailed, difficult, or made of many parts.
Dictionary definition
the quality of having many parts, details, or difficulties.
Example sentences
Complexity in a sentence
easy
The puzzle had a lot of complexity.
medium
The map showed the complexity of the city streets.
hard
The complexity of the project grew as more teams and deadlines were added.
Synonyms
Words like Complexity
difficultyThe quality of being hard to do or understand.
complicationA detail or problem that makes something harder.
Antonyms
Opposite words
simplicityThe quality of being simple or easy to understand.
plainnessThe quality of being simple and not detailed.
Word family
Complexity word family
Base word
complexity
noun
complexity
The quality of being complex.
noun
complexities
Difficult details or parts.
adjective
complex
Having many parts or details.
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Practice 1
What does complexity mean?
Complexity means something has many parts, details, or difficulties.
Practice 2
Which word is an antonym of complexity?
Simplicity means being simple, which is the opposite of complexity.
Practice 3
Which sentence uses complexity correctly?
Complexity can make instructions or ideas harder to understand.
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