B2 noun Neutro

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.

Exemplos

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1

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.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
complexity
Verb
complexify
Advérbio
complexly
Adjetivo
complex
Relacionado
complexness
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Dica de memorização

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

Quiz rápido

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

Correto!

A resposta correta é: complexity

Exemplos

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.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
complexity
Verb
complexify
Advérbio
complexly
Adjetivo
complex
Relacionado
complexness

Colocações comuns

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

Frases Comuns

layers of complexity

layers of complexity

degree of complexity

degree of complexity

structural complexity

structural complexity

Frequentemente confundido com

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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Notas de uso

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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Erros comuns

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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Dica de memorização

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

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Origem da palavra

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

Padrões gramaticais

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

Quiz rápido

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

Correto!

A resposta correta é: complexity

Palavras relacionadas

to

A1

Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.

and

A1

A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.

a

A1

A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.

that

A1

This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.

I

A1

The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.

for

A1

Used to show who is intended to have or use something, or to explain the purpose or reason for an action. It is also frequently used to indicate a specific duration of time.

not

A1

A function word used to express negation or denial. It is primarily used to make a sentence or phrase negative, often following an auxiliary verb or the verb 'to be'.

with

A1

A preposition used to indicate that people or things are together, in the same place, or performing an action together. It can also describe the instrument used to perform an action or a characteristic that someone or something has.

he

A1

A pronoun used to refer to a male person or animal that has already been mentioned or is easily identified. It functions as the subject of a sentence.

you

A1

Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.

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