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Meaning of complication in English
Pronunciation
/ˌkɑmpləˈkeɪʃ(ə)n/
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Noun
complication
Etymology
late Middle English: from late Latin complicatio(n-), from Latin complicare‘fold together’ (see complicate)
Definitions
1.
the act or process of complicating
2.
a situation or condition that is complex or confused
Examples
« her coming was a serious complication »
3.
any disease or disorder that occurs during the course of (or because of) another disease
Examples
« bed sores are a common complication in cases of paralysis »
4.
a development that complicates a situation
Examples
« the court's decision had many unforeseen ramifications »
5.
puzzling complexity