B2 noun Neutre

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.

Exemples

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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.

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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.

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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.

Famille de mots

Nom
complexity
Verb
complexify
Adverbe
complexly
Adjectif
complex
Apparenté
complexness
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Astuce mémo

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

Quiz rapide

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

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : complexity

Exemples

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.

Famille de mots

Nom
complexity
Verb
complexify
Adverbe
complexly
Adjectif
complex
Apparenté
complexness

Collocations courantes

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

Phrases Courantes

layers of complexity

layers of complexity

degree of complexity

degree of complexity

structural complexity

structural complexity

Souvent confondu avec

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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Notes d'usage

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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Erreurs courantes

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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Astuce mémo

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

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Origine du mot

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

Modèles grammaticaux

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

Quiz rapide

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

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : complexity

Mots lis

subfactile

C1

To subtly manipulate or influence the underlying facts or foundational elements of a situation, often to guide an outcome without drawing attention. It describes the act of working beneath the surface to reshape how a project or narrative is constructed.

microchromtude

C1

Characterized by extremely subtle or minute variations in color that are often imperceptible without specialized equipment. It describes a state of high chromatic complexity where hues shift in very small, detailed increments.

hypersumcide

C1

Describing a state of systemic collapse or self-destruction caused by the excessive accumulation and aggregation of components or data. It characterizes a system that fails because the total sum of its parts has become too overwhelming to manage or sustain.

circumjugious

C1

A rare term referring to the state or quality of being joined, yoked, or bound together in a circular or encompassing fashion. It describes a structural or conceptual unity where elements are linked around a central point or perimeter.

perinascize

C1

A rare noun denoting the state, process, or environment surrounding the emergence or birth of a concept, system, or entity. It specifically refers to the transitional phase and the immediate peripheral conditions present at the very moment of a new beginning.

misdocancy

C1

The act or instance of incorrect, faulty, or negligent documentation, specifically referring to the failure to accurately record information in professional or clinical settings. It describes the state where records are inconsistent with the actual events or data they are intended to represent.

envivency

C1

To infuse a concept, artistic work, or atmosphere with a renewed sense of life, vividness, and energy. It describes the act of making something abstract feel tangible or animating a previously stagnant situation.

comheredist

C1

To systematically unify and distribute inherited elements, traditions, or data into a cohesive modern framework. It describes the active process of integrating legacy components into a functional, distributed system.

disnascy

C1

A formal term describing a state of failed or arrested emergence, where a concept, project, or entity fails to fully develop or be born. It refers to the quality of being perpetually 'almost started' but never achieving a functional or realized existence.

devolile

C1

Describing something that is subject to or characterized by the delegation of authority from a central body to a subordinate or local level. It is often used to describe legal or administrative processes where powers are transferred downward.

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