Complicatedness — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective noun /ˈkäm-plə-ˌkā-təd/ com·pli·cat·ed

Meaning & Definition of Complicatedness

Complicatedness (adjective)

  1. consisting of parts intricately combined
  2. difficult to analyze, understand, or explain

Complicatedness (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. the state or quality of having many interrelated parts or aspects

    "the complicatedness of the home theater system may require that it be installed by a professional"

    similar: complexity, complexness, complicacy, complication, elaborateness, intricacy, intricateness, involution, knottiness, sophistication
    related: diversity, heterogeneity, heterogeneousness, multifariousness, impenetrability, incomprehensibility, inexplicability
    opposite: plainness, simpleness, simplicity
    near: simplification, homogeneity, uniformity

Related Entry: Complicated (adjective)

Complicated is a different word from Complicatedness. The synonyms below are for complicated, not for complicatedness.

  1. having many parts or aspects that are usually interrelated

    "a complicated apparatus"

    similar: baroque, byzantine, complex, complicate, convoluted, daedal, elaborate, intricate, involute, involved, knotty, labyrinthian, labyrinthine, sophisticated, tangled
    related: overcomplex, overcomplicated, composite, compound, heterogeneous, mixed, multibranched, multifaceted, multifarious, multipart, varied, challenging, difficult, tough, impenetrable, incomprehensible, inexplicable, Kafkaesque, unfathomable, unintelligible
    opposite: noncomplex, noncomplicated, plain, simple, uncomplicated
    near: oversimplified, simplified, simplistic, homogeneous, uniform, unvaried

  2. made or done with great care or with much detail

    "complicated plans for redeveloping the riverfront that involve both the private and public sectors"

    similar: complex, detailed, elaborate, fancy, intricate, involved, sophisticated
    related: elegant, exquisite, grand, magnificent, ornate, splendid, chichi, extravagant, exuberant, fancified, flamboyant, frilly, gimmicked (up), grandiose, ostentatious, overwrought, showy, souped-up, Byzantine, convoluted, involute, involuted, labyrinthian, labyrinthine
    opposite: no-frills, simple, unfancy, unsophisticated
    near: modest, plain, plain-Jane, plain-vanilla, uncomplicated, bald, bare, naked, unadorned, undecorated, unvarnished

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Complicatedness

The most common words with a similar meaning to Complicatedness:

complexity, complexness, complicacy, complication, elaborateness, intricacy, intricateness, involution, knottiness, sophistication

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Complicatedness

Words with the opposite meaning of Complicatedness:

plainness, simpleness, simplicity

Related Words for Complicatedness

diversity, heterogeneity, heterogeneousness, multifariousness, impenetrability, incomprehensibility, inexplicability

Near Antonyms of Complicatedness

simplification, homogeneity, uniformity

Word Forms of Complicatedness

Derived words: complicatedly (adverb), complicatedness (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Complicatedness

from past participle of complicate:1

First known use: 1656

Frequently Asked Questions about Complicatedness

What does "Complicatedness" mean?

"Complicatedness" means consisting of parts intricately combined. As an an adjective and a noun, it is defined as: consisting of parts intricately combined.

What is another word for "Complicatedness"?

Other words for "Complicatedness" include complexity, complexness, complicacy, complication, elaborateness, intricacy, intricateness and involution. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Complicatedness" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Complicatedness"?

There are 17 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Complicatedness". Common alternatives include complexity, complexness, complicacy, complication, elaborateness, intricacy, intricateness, involution, knottiness and sophistication.

What is the opposite of "Complicatedness"?

Antonyms of "Complicatedness" include plainness, simpleness and simplicity. Near antonyms include simplification, homogeneity and uniformity.

How do you use "Complicatedness" in a sentence?

Examples of "Complicatedness" in a sentence: "the complicatedness of the home theater system may require that it be installed by a professional".

Is "Complicatedness" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Complicatedness" can be used as an adjective and a noun, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Complicatedness"?

"Complicatedness" is pronounced /ˈkäm-plə-ˌkā-təd/ and divided into syllables as com·pli·cat·ed.

What is the origin of the word "Complicatedness"?

"Complicatedness" comes from from past participle of complicate:1. First known use: 1656.