Overcomplication: meaning, definitions and examples

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overcomplication

 

[ ˌoʊvərkɑːmplɪˈkeɪʃən ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

in decision-making

The act of making something more complex than necessary, often leading to confusion and inefficiency. Overcomplication can arise from a lack of clarity in objectives or a tendency to overthink.

Synonyms

complexity, confusion, inefficiency, overcomplexity

Examples of usage

  • His overcomplication of the project only served to delay its completion.
  • The overcomplication of the instructions resulted in many participants becoming frustrated.
Context #2 | Noun

in design

The unnecessary addition of intricate details or features to a design, making it overly complex or difficult to understand. Overcomplication in design can detract from the overall aesthetic appeal.

Synonyms

intricacy, ornateness, overelaboration

Examples of usage

  • The overcomplication of the logo design made it hard to distinguish the brand.
  • She advised against the overcomplication of the website layout for better user experience.

Translations

Translations of the word "overcomplication" in other languages:

🇵🇹 complicação excessiva

🇮🇳 अत्यधिक जटिलता

🇩🇪 Überkomplizierung

🇮🇩 komplikasi berlebihan

🇺🇦 надмірне ускладнення

🇵🇱 nadmierna komplikacja

🇯🇵 過度な複雑化

🇫🇷 surcomplication

🇪🇸 sobrerrecomplicación

🇹🇷 aşırı karmaşıklık

🇰🇷 지나친 복잡성

🇸🇦 تعقيد مفرط

🇨🇿 nadměrná komplikace

🇸🇰 nadmerná komplikácia

🇨🇳 过度复杂化

🇸🇮 prekompliciranje

🇮🇸 offlækking

🇰🇿 шамадан тыс күрделену

🇬🇪 გადაჭარბებული გართულება

🇦🇿 həddindən artıq mürəkkəblik

🇲🇽 sobrerrecomplicación

Word origin

The word 'overcomplication' is a combination of 'over-' meaning excessively or too much, and 'complication' meaning the act of making something more difficult or complex. It first appeared in the English language in the mid-20th century, coinciding with an increase in technological advancements and a growing awareness of the need for simplicity and efficiency in various fields.