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Meaning of 'complication' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Complication [ n.]
- The act or process of complicating; the state of being complicated; intricate or confused relation of parts; entanglement; complexity.
- A disease or diseases, or adventitious circumstances or conditions, coexistent with and modifying a primary disease, but not necessarily connected with it.

Meaning of 'complication' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . complication [ n]
Meaning (1):
- any disease or disorder that occurs during the course of (or because of) another disease
Example in sentence:
  • bed sores are a common complication in cases of paralysis
Meaning (2):
- a situation or condition that is complex or confused
Example in sentence:
  • her coming was a serious complication
Meaning (3):
- a development that complicates a situation
Example in sentence:
  • the court's decision had many unforeseen ramifications

Nearby Words:

com- coma comanches comart comate comatose comatous comatula comatulid comb

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