COMPLEXIFY Synonyms: 30 Similar and Opposite Words

complexify

verb

käm-ˈplek-sə-ˌfī

Definition of complexify

as in to complicate

to make complex or difficult my proposal would simplify the process, whereas yours would needlessly complexify it

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Recent Examples of complexify Rheinstädter is using the Planet Simulator to figure out how to get those puddle parts to complexify themselves and, in particular, assemble into RNA. — Sarah Scoles, Scientific American, 15 Sep. 2026 Ju-yeong’s villainous backstory and present Like most of the characters in Good Boy, villain Ju-yeong doesn’t get a backstory that complexifies his actions. — Kayti Burt, Time, 21 July 2025 Blakely’s performance is indicative of The Private Life’s problems — the attempt to pastiche and complexify the popular understanding of this literary relationship ends up re-creating its most irritating qualities. — Rory Doherty, Vulture, 24 Jan. 2025 But like Nichole says, there have been new complexifying factors in the meantime. — Kathleen Newman-Bremang, refinery29.com, 31 July 2023 In between the set pieces and special effects, those shows forgot about enriching and complexifying their themes. — Wired Staff, Wired, 20 Dec. 2019 What’s the point of complexifying a straightforward election? — Adam Rogers, WIRED, 6 June 2018

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Rescue operations were complicated, with police firing tear gas at people who had begun looting neighboring shops, as officers sought to clear the area and provide access to emergency response teams.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 24 Oct. 2026
Rain that turned into the season's first significant snow, accompanied by strong wind, complicated the already difficult task of tackling the blaze and firefighters had to pull out overnight after several hours, officials said.

— ABC News, ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026

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