Complicate

Pronunciation: /ˈkɑmplɪˌkeɪt/

Definitions of complicate

verb to make something more difficult or confusing

Example Sentences

A1 Adding too many ingredients can complicate the recipe.

A2 Trying to please everyone can complicate decision-making.

B1 Miscommunication can complicate relationships.

B2 Overthinking can complicate simple tasks.

C1 Political factors often complicate international negotiations.

C2 The intricate details of the project complicate the overall timeline.

Examples of complicate in a Sentence

formal The addition of more variables will complicate the mathematical model.

informal Don't complicate things by overthinking it.

slang Let's not complicate this situation any further.

figurative Her involvement in the scandal will only complicate matters for the company.

Grammatical Forms of complicate

• past tense: complicated
• plural: complicates
• comparative: more complicated
• superlative: most complicated
• present tense: complicates
• future tense: will complicate
• perfect tense: has complicated
• continuous tense: is complicating
• singular: complicate
• positive degree: complicated
• infinitive: complicate
• gerund: complicating
• participle: complicated

Origin and Evolution of complicate

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'complicate' originated from the Latin word 'complicatus', which means 'folded together'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'complicate' has evolved to also mean to make something more difficult or intricate, in addition to its original meaning of intertwining or folding together.