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Complication: meaning, definitions and examples

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complication

 

[ ˌkɒmplɪˈkeɪʃən ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

medical

A complication is an additional problem or illness that makes a disease or medical condition more difficult to treat.

Synonyms

issue, obstacle, problem

Examples of usage

  • Her pneumonia gave rise to a complication of severe bronchitis.
  • The surgery went well, but there were complications during the recovery period.
  • Complications from diabetes can include kidney damage and nerve damage.
Context #2 | Noun

general

A complication can also refer to a complex or involved situation that makes something more difficult or confusing.

Synonyms

complexity, confusion, difficulty

Examples of usage

  • The political situation became even more complicated with the new legislation.
  • The plot of the movie had so many complications that it was hard to follow.
  • Dealing with all these complications at work can be overwhelming.

Translations

Translations of the word "complication" in other languages:

🇵🇹 complicação

🇮🇳 जटिलता

🇩🇪 Komplikation

🇮🇩 komplikasi

🇺🇦 ускладнення

🇵🇱 komplikacja

🇯🇵 合併症

🇫🇷 complication

🇪🇸 complicación

🇹🇷 komplikasyon

🇰🇷 합병증

🇸🇦 مضاعفة

🇨🇿 komplikace

🇸🇰 komplikácia

🇨🇳 并发症

🇸🇮 zaplet

🇮🇸 flækja

🇰🇿 асқыну

🇬🇪 გართულება

🇦🇿 qarışıqlıq

🇲🇽 complicación

Etymology

The word 'complication' originated from the Latin word 'complicatus', which means 'folded together'. It entered the English language in the 17th century. Over time, its usage expanded to encompass both medical and general contexts, reflecting the idea of things becoming more intricate or entangled.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #9,260 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.