complication Meaning & Definition
What Does Complication Mean?
Complication is a noun that means The act or process of complicating. It can also mean The state of being complicated; intricate or confused relation of parts; complexity.
Complication: Key Facts
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˌkɒm.plɪˈkeɪ.ʃən// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | snarl, tangle and ramification |
| Plural | complications |
Complication Definition (Noun)
- The act or process of complicating.
- The state of being complicated; intricate or confused relation of parts; complexity.
- A person who doesn't fit in with the main scheme of things; an interloper.
- A disease or diseases, or adventitious circumstances or conditions, coexistent with and modifying a primary disease, but not necessarily connected with it.
- A feature beyond basic time display in a timepiece.
- A twisting or intertwining.
Synonyms of Complication
Complication synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Complication
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Complication in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
complication (countable and uncountable, plural complications)
Words That Rhyme With Complication
Origin of Complication
Borrowed from Middle French complication, from Latin complicatio, complicationem. Morphologically complicate + -ion.
How Do You Say Complication?
The standard pronunciation of complication is //ˌkɒm.plɪˈkeɪ.ʃən//, spoken in 1 syllable.
Frequently Asked Questions About Complication
What part of speech is complication?
Complication is a noun.
What is another word for complication?
You can replace complication with words such as snarl, tangle and ramification. See the full list of complication synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of complication?
The plural of complication is complications.