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complexity Meaning & Definition

/kəmˈplɛk.sɪ.ti/

What Does Complexity Mean?

Complexity is used as a noun meaning The state of being complex; intricacy; entanglement. It is also used to mean That which is and renders complex; intricacy; complication.

Complexity: Key Facts

Part of speechnoun
Pronunciation//kəmˈplɛk.sɪ.ti//
Syllables1
Synonymscomplexness
Antonymssimplicity and simpleness
Pluralcomplexities

Complexity Definition (Noun)

  1. The state of being complex; intricacy; entanglement.
  2. That which is and renders complex; intricacy; complication.
  3. The smallest number of ones that can be used to represent a given integer, using no other digits and any number of additions, multiplications, and parentheses.

    The complexity of an integer is always within a constant factor of its logarithm.

Synonyms of Complexity

Complexity synonyms and antonyms →

Antonyms of Complexity

Complexity in a Sentence

The complexity of an integer is always within a constant factor of its logarithm.

Word Forms & Grammar

complexity (countable and uncountable, plural complexities)

Words That Rhyme With Complexity

Origin of Complexity

From complex +‎ -ity. Partially displaced native English manifoldness.

How Do You Say Complexity?

The standard pronunciation of complexity is //kəmˈplɛk.sɪ.ti//, spoken in 1 syllable.

Complexity: Your Questions Answered

What part of speech is complexity?

Complexity is a noun.

What is another word for complexity?

Close synonyms of complexity are complexness. See the full list of complexity synonyms and antonyms.

What is the opposite of complexity?

Antonyms of complexity include simplicity and simpleness.

What is the plural of complexity?

The plural of complexity is complexities.

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