complexity
noun
com·plex·i·ty
kəm-ˈplek-sə-tē 
käm-
plural complexities
1
: something complex
the complexities of the murder trial
2
: the quality or state of being complex
the complexity of the contract
Examples of complexity in a Sentence
He was impressed by the complexity of the music.
The diagram illustrates the complexity of the cell's structure.
He doesn't grasp the complexity of the situation.
Recent Examples on the Web
The World Cup offers us a fascinating glimpse at the complexities of national pride and identity.
—
Aj Willingham,
AJC.com,
6 July 2026
Depending on the complexity of the case, fees generally start at $2,500 and can go to $5,000 or more.
—
Nick Perry,
USA Today,
6 July 2026
The musical’s overture gives you a sense of the complexity that’s needed to make seeming simple and straightforward material really soar.
—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
6 July 2026
According to the researchers, future electronic-photonic systems will likely require multiple coupling technologies, each balancing manufacturing complexity, optical efficiency, and integration density differently.
—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
6 July 2026
See All Example Sentences for complexity
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Aj Willingham,
AJC.com,
6 July 2026
Depending on the complexity of the case, fees generally start at $2,500 and can go to $5,000 or more.
—
Nick Perry,
USA Today,
6 July 2026
The musical’s overture gives you a sense of the complexity that’s needed to make seeming simple and straightforward material really soar.
—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
6 July 2026
According to the researchers, future electronic-photonic systems will likely require multiple coupling technologies, each balancing manufacturing complexity, optical efficiency, and integration density differently.
—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
6 July 2026
See All Example Sentences for complexity
Cite this Entry
“Complexity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/complexity. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
Copy CitationKids Definition
complexity
noun
com·plex·i·ty
kəm-ˈplek-sət-ē
käm-
plural complexities
1
: something complex
the complexities of the English language
2
: the quality or state of being complex
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
