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complexity | complexify |

As a noun complexity

is (uncountable) the state of being complex; intricacy; entanglement.

As a verb complexify is

to make something more complex; to complicate.

complexity

English

Noun

  • (uncountable) The state of being complex; intricacy; entanglement.
  • (countable) That which is and renders complex; intricacy; complication.

    • Synonyms

    * complicacy

    Antonyms

    * simplicity

    Derived terms

    * complexity theory * space complexity * time complexity * Kolmogorov complexity

    Related terms

    * complexus * complicate

    complexify

    English

    Verb

    (en-verb)
  • To make something more complex; to complicate.
    • A surveilled target using properly encrypted VOIP can greatly complexify the task of wire-tapping.