COMPLICACY Synonyms: 39 Similar and Opposite Words

complicacy

noun

ˈkäm-pli-kə-sē

Definition of complicacy

as in difficulty

something that makes a situation more complicated or difficult the difference in time zones was yet another complicacy that had to be dealt with

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as in complexity

the state or quality of having many interrelated parts or aspects the complicacy of the theory of relativity is such that it cannot be reduced to a few words that are readily comprehensible to the layman

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Noun

Advantage players, meanwhile, had no difficulty defending betting machines.

— Kit Chellel, Fortune, 5 Oct. 2026
One limitation of obtaining court orders against counterfeiters is the difficulty of enforcing them in foreign jurisdictions.

— Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of difficulty

Noun

Commercial designs would more likely control groups of cells to reduce hardware complexity and cost.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 9 Oct. 2026
Generally, meetings happen at least once per year, but the cadence may vary based on complexity and the scope of the engagement.

— Kate Dore, CFP®, EA,Kelli Grant, CFP®, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of complexity

Noun

The majority of children with severe obesity and its complications were never prescribed a GLP-1.

— Babak J. Orandi, STAT, 1 Oct. 2026
Her mother wrote in the GoFundMe page that her daughter was recovering in the hospital after undergoing surgeries and suffering with breathing complications.

— Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 1 Oct. 2026

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