abstrusity

noun

Definition of abstrusitynext
as in complexity

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  1. complexity
  2. difficulty
  3. complication
  4. profoundness
Noun
  • If physical gestures serve our relatives just fine, why did our own branch of the family tree gradually favor biological changes in our brains and anatomy that permitted our characteristic complexities in language and precision in speech?
    — Mike McRae September 02, New Atlas, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Beyond bergamot, bitter grapefruit contrasts with warm amber and musk, while petitgrain and earthy vetiver add complexity.
    — Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of complexity
Noun
  • However, there were signs of the difficulties clubs faced in concluding their business by 7pm.
    — Leon Imber, New York Times, 1 Sep. 2026
  • More concerning memory problems may involve difficulty retaining new information in the first place, like repeatedly asking a question without remembering the answer.
    — Danielle Zickl, HEALTH, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of difficulty
Noun
  • There were also legal complications over the film rights until Schwarzenegger convinced Carolco Pictures, the studio behind Total Recall (1990), to buy everyone out and hire Cameron to make Judgment Day.
    — ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Children under the age of 5 who get measles are more likely to develop serious complications, including pneumonia and brain swelling, compared with older kids.
    — Brenda Goodman, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of complication
Noun
  • As a result of that, there’s a profoundness to their relationship.
    — Matt Minton, Variety, 20 July 2026
  • For Twitty, the book’s profoundness resides between the lines.
    — The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 June 2026
Definition of profoundness
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“Abstrusity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abstrusity. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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