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Meaning of Complicate
to make something more difficult or complex
Definitions
- To make something more difficult or complex by adding or introducing new or problematic factors
- * To make something more complicated or harder to understand by adding or introducing new or confusing elements
Etymology of Complicate
The word "complicate" comes from the Latin "complicare," which means "to fold together," and is a combination of "com-" (meaning "together") and "plicare" (meaning "to fold")
Historically, the word has been used to describe the process of making something more complex or difficult, often by adding new elements or factors
Example Uses
- The new policy will complicate the process of applying for a visa
- * The plot of the movie is complicated by the introduction of multiple twists and turns
- * The teacher tried to simplify the lesson, but the students' questions only served to complicate matters