Pronunciation: /kɑmplɪˈkeɪʃən/
noun a circumstance that complicates something; a difficulty or problem
A1 The recipe was simple with no complications.
A2 She faced a complication when her car broke down on the way to work.
B1 The complication arose when they realized they had conflicting schedules.
B2 The legal team worked tirelessly to resolve the complication in the contract.
C1 The complication in the experiment led to unexpected results.
C2 The political negotiation hit a major complication when new demands were introduced.
adjective complicated or intricate
A1 The recipe was too complicated for me to follow.
A2 She avoided the complication of explaining her absence.
B1 The complication of the situation made it difficult to find a solution.
B2 The doctor explained the medical complication in simple terms.
C1 The legal team had to navigate through various complications in the case.
C2 The artist's work was praised for its intricate complications and layers of meaning.
formal The surgery was successful, but there was a complication during the recovery process.
informal I heard there was a complication with your car repair, is everything okay?
slang Man, that party turned into a real complication when the cops showed up.
figurative Adding too many ingredients to the recipe can create a complication in the flavor profile.
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