Complexity vs Complication

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Complexity

Top 2.000 (häufig)C1noun

Complication

Top 2.000 (häufig)C1noun
 ComplexityComplication
Aussprache🇬🇧 /["/kəmˈpleksəti/"]/🇺🇸 /["/kəmˈpleksəti/"]/🇬🇧 /["/ˌkɒmplɪˈkeɪʃn/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˌkɑːmplɪˈkeɪʃn/"]/
BedeutungHow complicated or difficult something is.A problem or difficulty that makes something harder.
BeispielThe complexity of the problem required a multifaceted approach to find a solution.The surgeon explained that there could be a complication during the procedure.
RegisterNeutralNeutral
Wie häufigTop 2.000 (häufig)Top 2.000 (häufig)
CEFR-NiveauC1C1
Wortartnounnoun
Kollokationenconsiderable, enormous, extraordinary, degree, level, convey, demonstrate, illustrate, arise (from something), of… complexity, considerable, enormous, extraordinary, degree, level, convey, demonstrate, illustrate, arise (from something), of… complexitymajor, added, additional, add, cause, avoid, arise, ensue, occur, acute, dangerous, life-threatening, develop, have, suffer, arise, develop, occur, rate, complication with, complication from, complication of, a risk of complications, complications related to something
Antonymesimplicity, clarity, easesolution, simplicity, resolution
Häufige Fehler'Complex' is confused with 'complexity' — they are not interchangeable., Using it as a countable noun, e.g., saying 'a complexity' when it usually refers to uncountable ideas., Not recognizing its use in discussing both mathematical and real-world situations.Confused with 'complicating' which implies making something difficult., Using 'complication' in contexts unrelated to problems, like 'easy' situations.
Hinweise zur VerwendungUse 'complexity' in conversations about systems, processes, or problems that are not easy to understand. It’s suitable for academic and professional discussions but might seem overly formal in casual chats.Use 'complication' when discussing medical issues or difficulties in plans. Avoid in casual conversations unless talking about serious matters.

Häufige Fragen: Complexity vs Complication

Was ist der Unterschied zwischen Complexity und Complication?

Complexity: How complicated or difficult something is. Complication: A problem or difficulty that makes something harder.

Sind Complexity und Complication auf demselben CEFR-Niveau?

Complexity: C1, Complication: C1 auf der CEFR-Skala.

Kann ich Complexity und Complication austauschbar verwenden?

Nicht immer. Complexity und Complication sind verwandt und überschneiden sich teils, unterscheiden sich aber in Register, Häufigkeit und Verwendung, sodass ein Austausch die Bedeutung oder den Ton ändern kann. Sieh dir die Unterschiede oben an, bevor du eines ersetzt.

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