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   complication

   /ˌkɒmplɪˈkeɪʃn/

   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).

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishCOMPLICATION | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   COMPLICATION definition: 1. something that makes a situation more difficult, or the act of doing this: 2. an extra medical…. Learn more.

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   The meaning of COMPLICATION is complexity, intricacy; especially : a situation or a detail of character complicating the main thread of a plot. How to use complication in a sentence.

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   COMPLICATION meaning: 1. something that makes a situation more difficult, or the act of doing this: 2. an extra medical…. Learn more.

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   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. Synonyms: obstacle, handicap, drawback.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishCOMPLICATION definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   A complication is a problem or difficulty that makes a situation harder to deal with. The age difference was a complication to the relationship. [ + to] An added complication is the growing concern for the environment. Synonyms: problem, difficulty, obstacle, drawback More Synonyms of complication. 2. countable noun.

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   [countable, usually plural] (medical) a new problem or illness that makes treatment of a previous one more complicated or difficult. She developed complications after the surgery. Infertility is one of the complications of this type of radiotherapy. Extra Examples. Topics Health problems c1. Oxford Collocations Dictionary. Word Origin.

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   A complication is a difficult circumstance or a confused condition, like the complication you cause when you invite a dozen strangers to Thanksgiving dinner.