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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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   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 pronunciation of complication with examples and related words.

   • English (US)

     COMPLICATION meaning: 1. something that makes a situation...

   • Complication in Arabic

     complication translate: تَعْقيد. Learn more in the Cambridge...

   • Complication in Japanese

     COMPLICATION translate: 複雑化, 複雑（ふくざつ）にするもの, 合併症（がっぺいしょう）....

   • Complication in Spanish

     COMPLICATION translate: complicación, complicación...

   • Complication in Russian

     COMPLICATION translate: осложнение , осложнение. Learn more...

   • Complication in Korean

     complication translate: 문제. Learn more in the Cambridge...

   • Translate English to Italian

     complication translate: complicazione, complicazione,...

   • Translate English to Catalan

     complication translate: complicació. Learn more in the...

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   Learn the meaning of complication as a noun, with synonyms, examples, and word history. Find out how complication can refer to a complex situation, a secondary disease, or a folding together.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryCOMPLICATION definition | Cambridge English Dictionary

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   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.

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   Complication is a noun that means a complex or confusing situation, event, or condition, or a disease or disorder that aggravates another disease. Learn more about its origin, usage, and related words from Dictionary.com.

6. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › english › complicationcomplication noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   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 general situations, medical problems and academic topics.

7. 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, or a medical problem that occurs as a result of another illness or disease. Learn more about the word forms, synonyms, pronunciation, collocations and usage of complication with Collins English Dictionary.

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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.