Definition Synonyms
Definition of complication - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
difficultyunexpected problem making a situation harder
- The weather added a complication to our travel plans.
2.
complexitystate of being intricate or complex
- The complication of the puzzle intrigued everyone.
3.
medicalTECH. secondary disease or condition aggravating an already existing oneTECH.
- Diabetes can lead to further complications like vision loss.
4.
systemsprocess of making something more complex
- The complication of the project delayed its completion.
5.
horologyTECH. feature in a timepiece beyond basic time displayTECH.
- The watch's moon phase is a beautiful complication.
Origin of complication
Latin, complicare (to fold together)
Terms with complication included in their meaning
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problem complication
cause a problem that complicates a situation
complication
complex, tangled situation
drama
unnecessary fuss or complication
complication
comments on something unnecessarily complicated
complication
situation made unnecessarily difficult
medical
pregnancy complication with high blood pressure and organ damage
complication
blood clots in legs moving to lungs
pregnancy complication
severe nausea and vomiting during pregnancy, sometimes causing organ damage
medical
rare pregnancy complication with amniotic fluid entering the bloodstream
medical
malaria complication causing dark urine and kidney damage
complication
person who complicates matters unnecessarily
medical
pregnancy complication with seizures and high blood pressure
medical
rare vaccinia complication in people with eczema
medical
complication of leprosy causing skin inflammation
medical
complication after receiving a tissue transplant
sarcasm
sarcastically points out an unforeseen complication
medical
complication where bone doesn't heal after radiotherapy
complication
make a situation more complicated or intricate
medical
pregnancy complication with placenta covering cervix opening
unexpected outcome
complication arising from a situation
pregnancy complication
medical condition where miscarriage may happen but pregnancy continues
obstetrics
complication in gestation with raised blood pressure, tied to harmful blood substances
pregnancy complication
medical condition in twins with unequal blood flow
Examples of complication in a sentence
The project faced a complication with the budget. The complication of the tax rules frustrated new employees. We underestimated the complication involved in repairing the bridge. The patient developed a complication after surgery. A common complication of the flu is pneumonia. The complication of the software increased maintenance costs.
They discussed the complication of adding another approval step. The perpetual calendar is a sought-after complication. Collectors admire watches with multiple complications.
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- French:complication, complexité, ...
- German:Komplikation, Komplexität, ...
- Italian:complicazione, complessità, ...
- Spanish:complicación, complejidad, ...
- Portuguese:complicação, complexidade, ...
- Chinese:麻烦, 复杂性, ...
- Japanese:複雑さ, 錯綜, ...
- Arabic:تَعْقِيد, تَشَعُّب, ...
- Hebrew:סִיבּוּךְ, מוּרְכָּבוּת, ...
- Russian:сложность, запутанность, ...
- Ukrainian:ускладнення, складність, ...
- Hindi:अड़चन, पेचीदगी, ...
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