B2 noun Neutral

complexity

/kəmˈplek.sə.ti/

The state or quality of being intricate, complicated, or consisting of many interconnected parts. It is used to describe systems, problems, or ideas that are difficult to understand or analyze due to their detailed nature.

Beispiele

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I was surprised by the complexity of the recipe, which had over twenty steps.

I was surprised by the complexity of the recipe, which had over twenty steps.

2

The committee must carefully consider the complexity of the legal framework before making a final decision.

The committee must carefully consider the complexity of the legal framework before making a final decision.

3

The complexity of this video game's mechanics is what makes it so addictive for players.

The complexity of this video game's mechanics is what makes it so addictive for players.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
complexity
Verb
complexify
Adverb
complexly
Adjektiv
complex
Verwandt
complexness
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Merkhilfe

Think of a 'complex' of buildings: many different parts and structures connected together to form one large, intricate whole.

Schnelles Quiz

The ______ of the tax code makes it difficult for average citizens to file their own returns without help.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: complexity

Beispiele

1

I was surprised by the complexity of the recipe, which had over twenty steps.

everyday

I was surprised by the complexity of the recipe, which had over twenty steps.

2

The committee must carefully consider the complexity of the legal framework before making a final decision.

formal

The committee must carefully consider the complexity of the legal framework before making a final decision.

3

The complexity of this video game's mechanics is what makes it so addictive for players.

informal

The complexity of this video game's mechanics is what makes it so addictive for players.

4

Researchers are investigating the complexity of neural pathways in the human brain to understand memory storage.

academic

Researchers are investigating the complexity of neural pathways in the human brain to understand memory storage.

5

We need to reduce the complexity of our global supply chain to improve our annual efficiency.

business

We need to reduce the complexity of our global supply chain to improve our annual efficiency.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
complexity
Verb
complexify
Adverb
complexly
Adjektiv
complex
Verwandt
complexness

Häufige Kollokationen

added complexity added complexity
growing complexity growing complexity
level of complexity level of complexity
unnecessary complexity unnecessary complexity
handle complexity handle complexity

Häufige Phrasen

layers of complexity

layers of complexity

degree of complexity

degree of complexity

structural complexity

structural complexity

Wird oft verwechselt mit

complexity vs complication

Complexity is the inherent state of being intricate, while a complication is a specific problem or event that makes a situation more difficult.

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Nutzungshinweise

Complexity is most often used to describe systems or abstract concepts. It can be used as an uncountable noun for the general quality, or as a countable noun ('complexities') when referring to specific intricate details.

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Häufige Fehler

Learners often use the adjective 'complex' where the noun 'complexity' is required, or they confuse it with 'complication' when talking about a difficult problem.

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Merkhilfe

Think of a 'complex' of buildings: many different parts and structures connected together to form one large, intricate whole.

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Wortherkunft

Derived from the Latin 'complexus', meaning 'surrounding' or 'encompassing', from 'com-' (together) and 'plectere' (to weave).

Grammatikmuster

Uncountable noun (general quality) Countable noun (plural: complexities, referring to specific details) Often followed by the preposition 'of'

Schnelles Quiz

The ______ of the tax code makes it difficult for average citizens to file their own returns without help.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: complexity

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