Complicatedness

/ˈkɑːmplɪkeɪtɪdnəs/ noun

Definition

The quality or state of being complicated; the degree to which something is difficult to understand or resolve.

Etymology

From complicated plus the noun-forming suffix -ness. This combines the Latin root complicatus with Old English -ness to create an abstract noun describing the property of being entangled.

Kelly Says

English lets us create infinite abstract nouns by adding -ness, but 'complicatedness' is rarely used because we prefer the simpler 'complexity'—yet they're not quite synonymous. Complicatedness suggests something *made* complex, while complexity just describes the state.

Related Words

Explore More Words

Get the Word Orb API

Complete word intelligence in one call. Free tier — 50 lookups/day.