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/
Korean meaning: 복잡한, 복합적인, 이해하기 어려운
Korean pronunciation: **컴**플리케이티드
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
A technician struggles with the complicated smartphone circuitry
Though the problem's complicated, the educated teacher stayed dedicated!
🎤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.
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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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