complicate — to make something more difficult to understand or deal with
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to make something more difficult to understand or deal with
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkɑːmplɪkeɪt/
Korean meaning: 복잡하게 만들다, 어렵게 하다
Korean pronunciation: **컴**플리케이트
Example Sentences
- My mom tried to help with my homework, but she only complicated things by explaining calculus when I was doing basic math.
- Adding too many apps to your phone will complicate your daily routine.
- He managed to complicate ordering pizza by asking for 15 different toppings on each slice.
complicate
VERB//ˈkɑːmplɪkeɪt//
to make something more difficult to understand or deal with
One extra rule from the boss complicates the entire team's simple plan.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
라틴어 'complicare'에서 유래했으며, 'com(함께)'과 'plicare(접다)'가 결합되어 '함께 접어서 꼬아놓는다'는 의미에서 '복잡하게 만든다'는 뜻이 되었습니다.
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📝Examples
“My mom tried to help with my homework, but she only complicated things by explaining calculus when I was doing basic math.”
“Adding too many apps to your phone will complicate your daily routine.”
“He managed to complicate ordering pizza by asking for 15 different toppings on each slice.”
“Don't complicate the meeting by bringing up unrelated topics.”
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