word
Complication
Kah-mpluh-KAY-shuhn
/ˌkɑːmplʌˈkeɪʃʌn/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
complication
Dictionary meaning
The act or process of complicating.
Examples
- Their arrival was a serious complication.
- Bed sores are a common complication in cases of paralysis.
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