complicated — meaning, examples & etymology [English]

complicated (/ˈkɒm.plɪ.keɪ.tɪd/)

adjective  ·  Intermediate  ·  Adjectives

🔊 /ˈkɒm.plɪ.keɪ.tɪd/

Meaning

Meaning: tangled, involved

Difficult to understand or deal with because of many parts.

Examples

🗣 Their relationship was complicated, full of misunderstandings that took years to resolve.

Etymology

From Latin ‘complicare’ (to fold together).

How & Where It’s Used

Often describes confusing situations or relationships.

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Tags: difficulty

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