Meaning of complication in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˌkɑmpləˈkeɪʃ(ə)n/

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  1. 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

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  2. 2. a situation or condition that is complex or confused

    Examples

    • « her coming was a serious complication »

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  3. 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 »

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  4. 4. a development that complicates a situation

    Examples

    • « the court's decision had many unforeseen ramifications »

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  5. 5. puzzling complexity

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