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complicate
[kom-pli-keyt, kom-pli-kit]
verb (used with object)
to make complex, intricate, involved, or difficult.
His recovery from the operation was complicated by an allergic reaction.
adjective
complex; involved.
Entomology., folded longitudinally one or more times, as the wings of certain insects.
complicate
verb
to make or become complex
adjective
biology folded on itself
a complicate leaf
a less common word for complicated
Other Word Forms
- overcomplicate verb (used with object)
- precomplicate verb (used with object)
- recomplicate verb (used with object)
- uncomplicate verb (used with object)
Word History and Origins
Origin of complicate1
Word History and Origins
Origin of complicate1
Example Sentences
But while strongly-worded opinions over whether or not to pull out of the treaty make for easy headlines, the consequences are deeply complicated.
According to the synopsis, these “fierce, brilliant, and emotionally complicated” women will “navigate high-stakes breakups, scandalous secrets, and shifting allegiances.”
Mr Donald has spoken publicly about the controversy on the Sunday World Crime World podcast he co-hosts, and explained details about the "complicated" financial dispute which happened 16 years ago.
However, he recognised the path towards forming a government was still complicated due to the divisions within parliament and to politicians eyeing the next presidential election.
The matter was complicated by Proposition 218, a 1996 statewide ballot measure designed to make it harder for local governments to raise taxes and fees.
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