Dictionary Check: complication

"complication" is a valid word!

Scrabble 20 points
Words with Friends 26 points

Definition

noun

the act or process of complicating

noun

a situation or condition that is complex or confused

Example: "her coming was a serious complication"
noun

any disease or disorder that occurs during the course of (or because of) another disease

Example: "bed sores are a common complication in cases of paralysis"
noun

a development that complicates a situation

Example: "the court's decision had many unforeseen ramifications"
Synonyms:
noun

puzzling complexity

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