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COMPLICATION

(noun)

Definitions

There are 5 meanings of the word Complication.

Complication - as a noun

The act or process of complicating

A situation or condition that is complex or confused

Example: "Her coming was a serious complication"

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"

A development that complicates a situation

Example: "The court's decision had many unforeseen ramifications"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
ramification19

Puzzling complexity

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
complicatedness24knottiness14tortuousness12

Example Sentences

"The surgery carried some risks of complications."
"The movie plot was filled with unnecessary complications."
"There was a complication in the delivery, and they had to perform an emergency c-section."
"The detective story had numerous twists and complications."
"The negotiation process was hindered by various complications."
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Word Game Points

Is COMPLICATION a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, complication is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

COMPLICATION has a SCRABBLE points total of 20.

Is COMPLICATION a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, complication is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
COMPLICATION has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 26.

Is COMPLICATION a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, complication is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
COMPLICATION has a WORDFEUD points total of 23.

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