complexity in English
- complexity⇄complexity, noun, pl.-ties.
1. complex quality or condition; intricacy.
Ex. The complexity of the road map puzzled the lost motorist.
2. something complex; complication.
complexity in Gujarati ગુજરાતી
complexity in Kashmiri कॉशुर
complexity in Malayalam മലയാളം
complexity in Marathi मराठी
complexity in Sindhi سنڌي
complexity in Tamil தமிழ்
complexity in Telugu తెలుగు
Complexity
Part of Speech
Noun
Pronunciation
UK: /kəmˈplɛksɪti/ | US: /kəmˈplɛksɪti/
Definitions
- The state or quality of being intricate, complicated, or difficult to understand.
- A factor or aspect that makes something complicated or difficult.
- In mathematics and computer science, the measure of computational difficulty.
Usage Examples
- "The complexity of the problem required an innovative solution."
- "She was fascinated by the complexity of human emotions."
- "Algorithmic complexity determines how efficiently a problem can be solved."
Etymology
Derived from Latin complexitas, from complexus (past participle of complecti, meaning "to entwine, encompass"), with the suffix "-ity" indicating a state or quality.
Synonyms
- Intricacy
- Complication
- Sophistication
- Difficulty
Antonyms
- Simplicity
- Clarity
- Ease
Translations
| Language | Translation | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| Spanish | Complejidad | /kompleχiˈdad/ |
| French | Complexité | /kɔ̃plɛksite/ |
| German | Komplexität | /kɔmplɛksiˈtɛːt/ |
| Hindi | जटिलता | /ʤəʈilˈt̪aː/ |
| Chinese | 复杂性 | /fù zá xìng/ |
| Japanese | 複雑さ | /fukuzatsusa/ |
| Russian | Сложность | /ˈsloʐnəsʲtʲ/ |
| Arabic | تعقيد | /taʕqid/ |
| Tamil | சிக்கலான தன்மை | /cikkalāṉa taṉmai/ |
| Bengali | জটিলতা | /ʤɔʈilɔta/ |
| Kannada | ಸಂಕೀರ್ಣತೆ | /sankīrṇate/ |
| Marathi | जटिलता | /jaṭiltā/ |
| Telugu | సంకీర్ణత | /sankīrṇata/ |
| Punjabi | ਜਟਿਲਤਾ | /jaṭilətā/ |
Regional Pronunciation Variations
UK: The "plex" syllable is softer. | US: The "plex" syllable is pronounced with more emphasis.
Historical Usage
The word "complexity" has been used in philosophy, science, and everyday language for centuries to describe the depth and intricacy of systems, problems, and ideas.
Cultural Nuances
Different cultures perceive complexity differently; some see it as a challenge to overcome, while others embrace it as a natural part of life.
More Information
In modern times, complexity theory is an important field in mathematics, physics, and artificial intelligence, studying how simple rules can lead to unpredictable and intricate behaviors.