complications

com-pli-ca-tions · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    Plural of complication; factors that make something more difficult.

  2. 2.

    Secondary diseases or conditions that develop during or after an illness.

  3. 3.

    Unforeseen problems or obstacles.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    without complications — smoothly, without problems
  • •
    medical complications — health problems arising from treatment

Related words

Antonyms: simplifications
See also: complicated, difficulties, problems
Synonyms: difficulties, issues, problems, setbacks

Etymology

From Latin "complicatio" meaning a folding together, from "complicare" (to fold together).