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complexity vs complication
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| complexitynoun/kəmˈplek.sə.ti/ | Meaning the state of having many connected parts or details that make something hard to understand | Goes with level of complexity | Example The project was delayed because of its growing technical complexity. |
| complicationnoun/ˌkɑːm.plɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/ | Meaning a new problem that makes a situation harder to deal with | Goes with serious complication | Example The plan was simple until an unexpected complication appeared. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
Too many features add without adding value.