complication in Bengali বাংলা
complication in Dogri डोगरी
complication in English
- complication⇄complication, noun.
1. a confused state of affairs that is hard to understand or settle.
Ex. Such a complication of little rules makes this game hard to learn. His business complications required three lawyers to straighten them out.
2.
complication in Gujarati ગુજરાતી
complication in Hindi हिन्दी
complication in Maithili মৈথিলী
complication in Marathi मराठी
complication in Nepali नेपाली
complication in Sindhi سنڌي
Complication
Part of Speech
Noun
Pronunciation
UK: /ˌkɒm.plɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/ | US: /ˌkɑːm.pləˈkeɪ.ʃən/
Definitions
- A factor that makes a situation more difficult or complex.
- An additional problem that arises in the course of something.
- In medicine, a secondary condition that arises from an existing disease or treatment.
Usage Examples
- "The project faced several complications due to budget constraints."
- "His illness led to serious medical complications."
- "The negotiations were delayed by unexpected complications."
Etymology
Derived from Latin complicatio, from complicare ("to fold together"), through Old French into Middle English.
Synonyms
- Difficulty
- Obstacle
- Hurdle
- Problem
Antonyms
- Simplicity
- Ease
- Clarity
- Solution
Translations
| Language | Translation | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| Spanish | Complicación | /kom.pli.kaˈθjon/ |
| French | Complication | /kɔ̃.pli.ka.sjɔ̃/ |
| German | Komplikation | /kɔmplikaˈt͡si̯oːn/ |
| Hindi | जटिलता | /jaṭiltā/ |
| Chinese | 并发症 | /bìngfā zhèng/ |
| Japanese | 合併症 | /gappeishou/ |
| Russian | осложнение | /ɐslɐʐˈnʲenʲɪje/ |
| Arabic | تعقيد | /taʿqīd/ |
| Tamil | சிக்கல் | /sikkal/ |
| Bengali | জটিলতা | /joṭilotā/ |
| Kannada | ಸಂಕೀರ್ಣತೆ | /sankīrṇate/ |
| Marathi | गुंतागुंती | /guntāguntī/ |
| Telugu | సంక్లిష్టత | /sankliṣṭata/ |
| Punjabi | ਜਟਿਲਤਾ | /jaṭilata/ |
Regional Pronunciation Variations
In British English, the "a" is more rounded, whereas in American English, the vowel is slightly more open.
Historical Usage
First recorded in the 14th century, originally used in a medical sense before expanding to general difficulties.
Cultural Nuances
The term "complication" often carries a negative connotation, implying added difficulty or unwanted obstacles.
More Information
In a medical context, complications can significantly impact treatment outcomes, while in everyday speech, it often refers to unexpected difficulties.