complication (C1)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˌkɒmplɪˈkeɪʃən/
Definition
A factor or circumstance that makes a situation more complex, difficult, or problematic.
Examples
The surgery was successful, but a serious complication arose afterward.
Adding too many new features to the software caused a lot of technical complications.
We need to consider the potential complications before making a final decision.
How to Use complication
- complication of (prepositional phrase)
- A problem that arises as a result of something else. — "High blood pressure is a common complication of kidney disease."
- complication arise (collocation)
- A problem or difficulty begins to happen. — "We hope no complications arise during the procedure."
- complication arise from (prepositional phrase)
- A problem or difficulty originates from a specific cause. — "The error arose from a complication arising from the system update."
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