Meaning of complicated in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Classifying Adjective
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈkɑmpləˌkeɪdəd/

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  1. Classifying Adjective

    complicated

    Definitions

    1. difficult to analyze or understand

    Examples

    • « a complicated problem »
    • « complicated Middle East politics »

    Synonyms

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