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Complicated
/ˈkɒmpləkeɪtəd/
Difficult to understand or deal with due to intricacy, complexity, or many interconnected parts.
Synonyms:
complex
intricate
involved
convoluted
challenging
Antonyms:
simple
easy
straightforward
uncomplicated
clear
Examples:
'This story is becoming more and more
complicated
.
Why ever should she get so
complicated
about a mere boil?
Vic's a
complicated
man.
Etymology:
Originating in the 15th century from the Latin word ‘complicatus,’ past participle of ‘complicare’ meaning ‘to fold together.’
Usage Statistics:
30 mentions per 1 million words
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