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10 Language-to-English DictionariesKomplikation
Pronunciation / Transliteration: kɔmplɪkaˈt͡si̯oːn
"Das Projekt hatte mehrere Komplikationen."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A circumstance that complicates something; a difficulty.
"The project faced several complications that delayed its completion." - 2
An additional problem or difficulty that arises in a situation.
"The patient developed a complication during recovery that required further treatment."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'complication' originates from the Latin 'complicare', meaning 'to fold together'. It entered Middle English through Old French in the late 14th century, evolving to denote a state of being complex or intricate, often in relation to problems or difficulties.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Complication" is said worldwide
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complication
Transliteration: kɔ̃plikasjɔ̃
"Le projet a rencontré plusieurs complications."
Komplikation
Transliteration: kɔmplɪkaˈt͡si̯oːn
"Das Projekt hatte mehrere Komplikationen."
complicazione
Transliteration: komplikat͡sjoˈne
"Il progetto ha affrontato diverse complicazioni."
complicación
Transliteration: komplikaˈθjon
"El proyecto enfrentó varias complicaciones."
complicação
Transliteration: kõplikaˈsɐ̃w
"O projeto enfrentou várias complicações."
जटिलता
Transliteration: jaṭiltā
"परियोजना ने कई जटिलताओं का सामना किया।"
并发症
Transliteration: bìngfāzhèng
"该项目面临多种并发症。"
합병증
Transliteration: hapbyeongjeung
"프로젝트는 여러 합병증에 직면했습니다."
合併症
Transliteration: gappeishō
"プロジェクトは多くの合併症に直面しました。"
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