Associations to the word «Complication»

Wiktionary

COMPLICATION, noun. The act or process of complicating; the state of being complicated; intricate or confused relation of parts; entanglement; complexity.
COMPLICATION, noun. A person who doesn't fit in with the main scheme of things; an interloper; someone you need to placate.
COMPLICATION, noun. (medicine) A disease or diseases, or adventitious circumstances or conditions, coexistent with and modifying a primary disease, but not necessarily connected with it.
COMPLICATION, noun. A feature beyond basic time display in a timepiece.

Dictionary definition

COMPLICATION, noun. The act or process of complicating.
COMPLICATION, noun. A situation or condition that is complex or confused; "her coming was a serious complication".
COMPLICATION, noun. Any disease or disorder that occurs during the course of (or because of) another disease; "bed sores are a common complication in cases of paralysis".
COMPLICATION, noun. A development that complicates a situation; "the court's decision had many unforeseen ramifications".
COMPLICATION, noun. Puzzling complexity.

Wise words

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John Adams