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complication

[ˌkɒmplɪˈkeɪʃən]

complication Definition

  • 1a problem or difficulty that makes a situation harder to deal with
  • 2a medical problem that occurs as a result of another illness or medical condition
  • 3the act of making something more complex or difficult

Using complication: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "complication" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The complications of the surgery made his recovery longer.

  • Example

    The legal complications of the case made it difficult to resolve.

  • Example

    Her pregnancy had some complications, but she gave birth to a healthy baby.

complication Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for complication

Idioms Using complication

  • add complications to something

    make something more complex or difficult than it needs to be

    Example

    He always adds complications to our plans by suggesting unnecessary details.

  • complicate matters

    make a situation more difficult to deal with

    Example

    Bringing up that issue will only complicate matters further.

  • complications set in

    problems or difficulties arise, especially in a medical context

    Example

    After the surgery, complications set in and he had to stay in the hospital longer than expected.

Phrases with complication

  • a medical problem that occurs as a result of diabetes, such as nerve damage or kidney disease

    Example

    One of the most common complications of diabetes is neuropathy.

  • the percentage of patients who experience complications during or after a medical procedure

    Example

    The hospital has a low complication rate for this type of surgery.

  • a series of events that become increasingly complex and difficult to manage

    Example

    The party planning turned into a complication of events when the caterer canceled at the last minute.

Origins of complication

from Latin 'complicatio', meaning 'entanglement'

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Summary: complication in Brief

The term 'complication' [ˌkɒmplɪˈkeɪʃən] refers to problems or difficulties that make a situation harder to deal with. It can also refer to medical problems that occur as a result of another illness or medical condition. Additionally, 'complication' can denote the act of making something more complex or difficult. Examples include 'The complications of the surgery made his recovery longer.' and 'Her pregnancy had some complications, but she gave birth to a healthy baby.' Idioms like 'add complications to something' and 'complicate matters' describe making things more difficult than necessary.

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