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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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   COMPLICATION definition: 1. something that makes a situation more difficult, or the act of doing this: 2. an extra medical…. Learn more.

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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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   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.

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   a complex combination of elements or things. something that introduces, usually unexpectedly, some difficulty, problem, change, etc.: Because of the complications involved in traveling during the strike, we decided to postpone our trip. Synonyms: obstacle, handicap, drawback.

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   Complication is a noun that means a complex or confused situation, condition, or event, or a factor that makes something more difficult or complicated. It can also refer to a secondary disease or disorder that occurs during the course of another illness.

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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 situations, medical problems and academic topics.

8. 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 frequency, synonyms, pronunciation, and usage of complication with Collins English Dictionary.