HeyRuaHow to say “complexity” in Irish
- Irish:
- ilchastacht
- English:
- complexity
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “IL-khas-tukht” /ˈɪlʲˌxast̪ˠəxt̪ˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- ilchastachta, na hilchastachta (e.g. leibhéal na hilchastachta, level of complexity)
What does “ilchastacht” mean?
- complexity
- The state of being made up of many interconnected parts, so that something is complicated or intricate.Also: intricacy, complicatedness, complication.
Other Irish words for complexity: castacht (complexity)
“Ilchastacht” with the article
Here is ilchastacht after the article (an t-alt).
“Ilchastacht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using ilchastacht, the Irish word for complexity.
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Complexity in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for complexity?
The Irish for complexity is ilchastacht (pronounced “IL-khas-tukht”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce ilchastacht in Irish?
Ilchastacht is said like “IL-khas-tukht” (IPA /ˈɪlʲˌxast̪ˠəxt̪ˠ/).
Does ilchastacht have a plural?
No plural form is given for ilchastacht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does ilchastacht sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an ilchastacht (the complexity), a hilchastacht (her complexity), a n-ilchastacht (their complexity).
What is the difference between ilchastacht and castacht?
Castacht is the ordinary word for complexity or complication; ilchastacht, with the prefix il- (many), stresses complexity arising from many parts and is more technical or formal.
