complexity
Meaning
Complexity refers to the state or quality of being intricate and composed of interconnected parts, often resulting in behaviors or properties that are not easily predictable or comprehensible. In various fields such as systems theory, biology, and sociolo
💡 While "complexity" often implies difficulty, it is important to distinguish between complexity as a characteristic of a system and the subjective experience of difficulty; not all complex systems are inherently difficult to understand if approached with the right tools or frameworks.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
Sarah
sat
at
the
kitchen
table
with
a
stack
of
bills
and
a
notebook
,
trying
to
devise
a
realistic
budget
for
the
month
.
She
paused
frequently
to
check
her
bank
app
and
made
notes
about
variable
expenses
,
aware
that
the
complexity
of
household
finances
often
lies
in
small
,
irregular
costs
.
As
she
adjusted
figures
,
she
considered
ways
to
reduce
waste
and
prioritise
recurring
payments
without
sacrificing
basic
comforts
.
By
the
time
the
light
changed
outside
,
she
had
a
clear
plan
that
felt
manageable
and
flexible
enough
to
accommodate
an
unexpected
bill
.
The
simple
ritual
of
reviewing
numbers
left
her
more
confident
about
the
coming
weeks
.
Common Phrases
high complexity
complexity theory
complexity of systems
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