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Common collocations with complexity in American Collocation

complexity noun

US /kəmˈpleksəti/

great

considerable
enormous
great
high
incredible
real
sheer

There may be considerable complexity lying behind a seemingly simple statement.

relating to a particular subject

administrative
computational
legal
logistical
political
psychological
social
structural
technical

We can give advice in cases involving a high level of legal complexity.

extra

added
additional
extra
unnecessary

This method could result in unnecessary administrative complexities.

becoming greater

growing
increasing

The report deals with the increasing complexity of crime that the country is facing.

understand the complexity of something

appreciate
grasp
recognize
understand

Most people do not appreciate the complexity of the problem.

show the complexity of something

demonstrate
explain
highlight
illustrate
reflect
reveal
show

This chapter highlights the complexity of the process.

deal with the complexity of something

be faced with
deal with
engage with
grapple with
struggle with

People do not have the time to engage with the complexity of these issues.

not understand the complexity of something

underestimate

Politicians have consistently underestimated the complexity of this issue.

situation

case
issue
problem
situation

Our fees vary according to the length and complexity of the case.

system

model
operation
process
system

People often avoid claiming due to the complexity of the process.

task

procedure
project
task
work

Because of the size and complexity of the project, we will need to employ extra staff.