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/ˈkɒmplɪkeɪt/ · com.pli.ca.te
verb
  1. To make complex; to modify so as to make something intricate or difficult. The project's complexity made it difficult to complete on time.
  2. To involve in a convoluted matter. Don't complicate yourself in issues that are beyond the scope of your understanding.
adjective
  1. Intertwined. The complicated threads of the tapestry were intertwined with each other.
  2. Complex, complicated. The complicated math problem required a lot of time to solve.
Did you know? The word 'complicate' is often used in various fields, including science, engineering, and literature, to describe complex systems or situations.
Written by Lexi Wordsworth, Dictionary Editor 0 lookups Added Jul 15, 2026