Meaning & use
complications
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Problems or difficulties that arise unexpectedly and make a situation more complex or difficult.
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The surgery went smoothly, with no complications during recovery.
Unexpected complications delayed the merger by several months.
A note on using this word
Especially common in medical contexts, where it refers to secondary conditions or problems arising from an illness, injury, or treatment.
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difficultiesproblems
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