Yahoo Web Search

Search results

1. Dictionary

   Com·pli·ca·tion

   /ˌkämpləˈkāSH(ə)n/

   

   noun

   • 1. a circumstance that complicates something; a difficulty: "there is a complication concerning ownership of the site" Similar difficultyproblemissueobstaclehurdlestumbling blockbarrierimpedimentdrawbacksnagcatchhitchinformal:fly in the ointmentprobheadachehiccupfacerspanner in the worksmonkey wrench in the works
   • ▪ an involved or confused condition or state: "to add further complication, English speakers use a different name" Similar complexitycomplicatednessdifficultyintricacyconvolutionconvolutednesselaborationconfusionmuddleOpposite simplicitystraightforwardness
   • 2. a secondary disease or condition aggravating an already existing one: "she developed complications after the surgery"

   Word Origin late Middle English: from late Latin complicatio(n-), from Latin complicare ‘fold together’ (see complicate).

   Scrabble Points: 20

   • C

     3

   • O

     1

   • M

     3

   • P

     3

   • L

     1

   • I

     1

   • C

     3

   • A

     1

   • T

     1

   • I

     1

   • O

     1

   • N

     1

   Powered by Oxford Languages

   More Definitions, Word Origin & ScrabbleShow less

2. People also ask

   What is added complication?

   • A complication is a problem or difficulty that makes a situation harder to deal with. An added complication is the growing concern for the environment. A complication is a medical problem that occurs as a result of another illness or disease. Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner’s Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers Collins! Collins! 1. 2.

   COMPLICATION definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

   www.collinsdictionary.com/dictionary/english/complication

   See all results for this question

   What does complication mean?

   • : a secondary disease or condition that develops in the course of a primary disease or condition and arises either as a result of it or from independent causes Nglish: Translation of complication for Spanish Speakers Britannica English: Translation of complication for Arabic Speakers

   Complication Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

   www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/complication

   See all results for this question

   What does complicacioun mean?

   • Middle English complicacioun, borrowed from Late Latin complicātiōn-, complicātiō "folding together, conglomeration," from Latin complicāre "to fold together, fold up" + -tiōn-, -tiō, suffix of verbal action — more at complicate entry 2 15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a “Complication.”

   Complication Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

   www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/complication

   See all results for this question

   What does it mean if a situation is complicated?

   • the act of complicating. a complicated or involved state or condition. a complex combination of elements or things. something that introduces, usually unexpectedly, some difficulty, problem, change, etc.: Because of the complications involved in traveling during the strike, we decided to postpone our trip.

   COMPLICATION Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

   www.dictionary.com/browse/complication

   See all results for this question

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › complicationComplication Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

   www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › complication

   • Cached

   Learn the meaning of complication as a noun, with synonyms, examples, and word history. A complication can be a complex situation, a secondary disease, or a difficulty in a plot.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › complicationCOMPLICATION definition | Cambridge English Dictionary

   dictionary.cambridge.org › english › complication

   • Cached

   A complication is something that makes a situation more difficult, or an extra medical problem that makes it more difficult to treat an existing illness. Learn more about the meaning, usage and collocations of complication with Cambridge Dictionary.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › complicationCOMPLICATION | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

   dictionary.cambridge.org › english › complication

   • Cached

   Complication is a noun that means something that makes a situation more difficult, or the act of doing this. It can also mean an extra medical problem that makes it more difficult to treat an existing illness. See examples, synonyms, collocations and translations of complication in English.

6. www.dictionary.com › browse › complicationCOMPLICATION Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

   www.dictionary.com › browse › complication

   • Cached

   A complication is a complex or involved state or condition, or something that introduces difficulty or change. Learn the origin, usage, and related words of complication from Dictionary.com.

7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definitioncomplication noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and ...

   www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition

   • Cached

   Learn the meaning of complication as a noun in English, with pictures, pronunciation and usage notes. Find out how to use complication in different contexts, such as medical, academic or general situations.

8. www.collinsdictionary.com › english › complicationCOMPLICATION definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

   www.collinsdictionary.com › english › complication

   • Cached

   6 days ago · A complication is a problem or difficulty that makes a situation harder to deal with, or a medical problem that occurs as a result of another illness or disease. Learn more about the word forms, synonyms, pronunciation, and usage of complication with Collins English Dictionary.

9. dictionary.cambridge.org › complicationCOMPLICATION | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

   dictionary.cambridge.org › complication

   • Cached

   Learn the meaning of complication as a noun in English, with synonyms, translations and usage examples. Find out how to use complication in a sentence and how to pronounce it.