Complicate: meaning, definitions and examples
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complicate
[ ˈkɒmplɪkeɪt ]
making something more complex
To make something more difficult or confusing by adding more parts or details. To make a process or situation more involved or intricate.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- He tends to complicate things by overthinking.
- Don't complicate matters by bringing up irrelevant details.
- The new regulations will only complicate the process further.
increase difficulty
To make something harder to understand or deal with. To add complexity to a situation.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- His evasive answers only complicate the issue.
- Her sudden change of plans complicated our schedule.
- The unexpected twist in the plot complicated the storyline.
Translations
Translations of the word "complicate" in other languages:
🇵🇹 complicar
🇮🇳 जटिल करना
🇩🇪 komplizieren
🇮🇩 memperumit
🇺🇦 ускладнювати
🇵🇱 komplikować
🇯🇵 複雑にする (fukuzatsu ni suru)
🇫🇷 compliquer
🇪🇸 complicar
🇹🇷 karmaşık hale getirmek
🇰🇷 복잡하게 만들다 (bokjaphage mandeulda)
🇸🇦 يعقد (yu'aqqid)
🇨🇿 komplikovat
🇸🇰 skomplikovať
🇨🇳 复杂化 (fùzá huà)
🇸🇮 zapletati
🇮🇸 flækja
🇰🇿 күрделендіру
🇬🇪 გართულება (gartuleba)
🇦🇿 mürəkkəbləşdirmək
🇲🇽 complicar
Word origin
The word 'complicate' originated from the Latin word 'complicare', which means 'to fold together'. Over time, the meaning evolved to represent the act of making something more intricate or difficult. The use of 'complicate' in English dates back to the 17th century, where it was used to describe the process of adding complexity to a situation or concept.