complicated — consisting of many interconnected parts; difficult to analyze, understand, or explain
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: consisting of many interconnected parts; difficult to analyze, understand, or explain
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkɑːmplɪkeɪtɪd/
Example Sentences
- My love life is more complicated than a IKEA furniture manual written in Swedish.
- The tax system is so complicated that even accountants need therapy.
- This project became complicated when everyone had different opinions.
complicated
ADJECTIVE[/ˈkɑːmplɪkeɪtɪd/]
consisting of many interconnected parts; difficult to analyze, understand, or explain
The watchmaker stares at the complicated mess of tiny gears and springs.
Though the problem's complicated, the educated teacher stayed dedicated!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'complicatus,' the past participle of 'complicare,' meaning 'to fold together.' The word combines 'com-' (together) and 'plicare' (to fold), referring to something that is folded or interwoven together.
Breakdown
com- (together) + plic- (fold) + -ate (adjective suffix) + -ed (past participle) = complicated
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My love life is more complicated than a IKEA furniture manual written in Swedish.”
“The tax system is so complicated that even accountants need therapy.”
“This project became complicated when everyone had different opinions.”
“The doctor explained the complicated surgical procedure to the patient.”
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