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complexity

/kəmˈplɛk.sɪ.ti/

Meanings
  • Noun

    The state of being intricate and difficult to understand.

  • Noun

    The degree of intricacy or intricateness of something.


Antonyms

simplicity
Synonyms

complicacy
Rhymes
Words rhyming with complexity
compliance , complexion , complexity , simplicity
Variants
List of all variants of complexity that leads to same result
complex , complexities , complexity
Etymology
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From Latin complexus, past participle of complere, to fill up.


Trivia
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  1. The term complexity was first used in the field of information theory by Claude Shannon in 1948.

  2. The human brain is considered one of the most complex systems in the universe, with an estimated 100 billion neurons and 100 trillion synapses.


Related Concepts
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  1. Intricacy: The degree of intricacy or intricateness of something.

  2. Complication: The act of making something more complex or intricate.


Culture
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Complexity is a concept that has been explored in various fields, including science, philosophy, and art. In science, it is often used to describe the intricacy of natural systems, such as the human body or the universe. In philosophy, it is a central concept in discussions of knowledge, perception, and understanding. In art, complexity can refer to the intricacy of a work's structure or the depth of its meaning.

How to Memorize "complexity"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a puzzle or a maze that represents the concept of complexity. Visualize the intricacy of the puzzle or maze and the difficulty in understanding it.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word complexity with words like intricate, intricacy, and puzzle to help remember its meaning.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'C is for Complex, C is for Complicated' to help remember the meaning of complexity.


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