complication
Translation
complication, difficulty, problem
Examples
A further complication made the situation worse.
A further complication made the situation worse.
The surgery was successful, with no complications.
The surgery was successful, with no complications.
Grammar Patterns
a complication a problem or difficulty A further complication made the situation worse.
medical complications a new medical problem during an illness The surgery was successful, with no complications.
Similar Words
Synonyms: difficulty, problem, obstacle, (medical) side effect; Antonyms: simplification, solution
Etymology
From Latin 'complicatio', from 'complicare' ('to fold together'). A 'complication' is like an extra fold that makes things difficult.
Memory Tips
Remember the medical use: an unexpected problem that 'complicates' a patient's recovery.