C1nounhealthsociety
US/ˌkɑːm.plɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/
UK/ˌkɒm.plɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/
a new problem that makes a situation harder to deal with
In context
The surgery went well, but a complication kept her in hospital for a week.
The plan was simple until an unexpected complication appeared.
Further complications arose when the two companies disagreed about the contract.
Words that go with complication
adjective + noun
- serious complicationInfection is a serious complication after surgery.
- unexpected complicationAn unexpected complication delayed the launch.
- further complicationsTo avoid further complications, we signed the papers at once.
verb + noun
- cause complicationsThe delay may cause complications for travelers.
- avoid complicationsRest helps you avoid complications during recovery.
- add a complicationBad weather added a complication to our trip.
noun + preposition
- complications fromHe died from complications from pneumonia.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
The operation had many complicate.Correct: The operation had many complications.