Complication

B2 16+

Pronunciation: /kɑmplɪˈkeɪʃən/

Definitions of complication

noun a circumstance that complicates something; a difficulty or problem

Example Sentences

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

Example Sentences

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.

Examples of complication in a Sentence

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.

Grammatical Forms of complication

past tense

complicated

plural

complications

comparative

more complicated

superlative

most complicated

present tense

complicates

future tense

will complicate

perfect tense

has complicated

continuous tense

is complicating

singular

complication

positive degree

complicated

infinitive

to complicate

gerund

complicating

participle

complicated

Origin and Evolution of complication

First Known Use: 0014 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'complication' originated from the Latin word 'complicatio' which means 'entwining' or 'folding together'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'complication' transitioned from its original meaning of 'entwining' to refer to something that is complex or difficult. It is commonly used in medical contexts to describe a secondary disease or condition that arises during the course of a primary disease.