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complicationa circumstance that complicates something; a difficulty

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: a circumstance that complicates something; a difficulty

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌkɑːmplɪˈkeɪʃn/

Korean meaning: 복잡하게 만드는 상황; 합병증, 문제점

Korean pronunciation: 컴플리**케이**션

Example Sentences

  • Adding a pet turtle to the office was supposed to boost morale, but it only created complications when it escaped during the board meeting.
  • The project faced several complications due to budget constraints and technical issues.
  • Dating your roommate's sibling seemed like a good idea until complications arose during family dinners.

complication

NOUN

//ˌkɑːmplɪˈkeɪʃn//

a circumstance that complicates something; a difficulty

complication concept
💡 Concept

The surgeon faces a serious complication during the operation

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complication rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

A complication at the station ruins our vacation!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˌkɑːmplɪˈkeɪʃn/
🇬🇧 UK/ˌkɒmplɪˈkeɪʃn/

🌳Etymology

Prefixcom--
Rootplic
Suffix--ation

Origin

라틴어에서 온 단어로, '함께 접다'라는 의미에서 시작되어 '복잡하게 얽히다'는 뜻으로 발전했습니다. 마치 종이를 여러 번 접어서 복잡하게 만드는 것처럼 상황을 어렵게 만든다는 의미입니다.

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🎵Rhyme

stationnationvacation
station
nation
vacation

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

Adding a pet turtle to the office was supposed to boost morale, but it only created complications when it escaped during the board meeting.

The project faced several complications due to budget constraints and technical issues.

😄 Fun example

Dating your roommate's sibling seemed like a good idea until complications arose during family dinners.

The doctor explained that while the surgery was successful, minor complications might occur during recovery.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

difficultyproblemobstaclesetbackcomplexity

Antonyms

simplicityeasesolution

Related

complicatecomplexcomplicatedintricate