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Complicated
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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:
The math problem is too
complicated
for me.
Her relationship with him is quite
complicated
.
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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