complication

Meanings

• noun

  A state of matters or situations that make something difficult to deal with.

  - "The complications arising from the merger of two large corporations can take years to resolve."
  - "Despite the doctor's best efforts, the patient's condition presented numerous complications."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with complication
complication , explication , explanation , relation , station , vacation

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Variants

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complication , complications

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'complicare,' meaning to weave or entangle.

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Trivia

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1. The term complication was first used in English in the 15th century.

2. The medical term 'complication' is often used to describe a condition or situation that arises during treatment and makes it more difficult or dangerous.

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Related Concepts

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1. complexity: The degree of intricacy or difficulty of something, often related to the number of interconnected parts or factors involved.

2. challenge: A difficult task or situation that requires effort and determination to overcome.

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Culture

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Complication is a common theme in literature, particularly in medical and scientific contexts. It can also be used figuratively to describe complex social or political situations.

How to Memorize "complication"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a complicated machine with many moving parts to remember the meaning of complication.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word complication with the idea of a difficult or intricate situation.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Complications are complex situations' to remember the meaning.

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