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complicated

/ˈkɒmplɪkeɪtɪd/

/ˈkɑmplɪkeɪtɪd/

complicatedpast participle

/ˈkɒm.plɪ.keɪ.tɪd/

/ˈkɑːm.plɪ.keɪ.tɪd/

Used as the past participle of the verb "complicate" functioning adjectivally.

Translations

compliquéParticipe passé employé avec un complément introduit par « par ».

The negotiations, complicated by differing legal systems, dragged on for months.

Les négociations, compliquées par des systèmes juridiques différents, ont traîné pendant des mois.

Definitions

Made complex or difficult by additional factors; having undergone complication.

The negotiations, complicated by differing legal systems, dragged on for months.

complicatedadjective

more complicated

Comp.

most complicated

Super.

/ˈkɒmplɪkeɪtɪd/

/ˈkɑmplɪˌkeɪtɪd/

Translations

compliqué

The instructions for assembling the furniture were so complicated that it took hours to complete.

Les instructions pour monter le meuble étaient si compliquées qu’il a fallu des heures pour terminer.

Additional translations

complexeS’emploie surtout pour une structure ou un problème difficile à comprendre.

Definitions

Consisting of many interconnecting parts or elements; intricate.

The instructions for assembling the furniture were so complicated that it took hours to complete.

Describing a situation, problem, or concept that is difficult to understand, deal with, or solve.

Their relationship became complicated once they started working together.

Synonyms

Antonyms

complicateverb

complicated

Past Simple

complicated

Past Simple

complicated

Past Participle

complicating

ing-form

/ˈkɒmplɪkeɪt/

/ˈkɑmplɪkeɪt/

Translations

compliquer

The new regulations will complicate the process of obtaining a permit.

Les nouvelles réglementations compliqueront le processus d'obtention d'un permis.

Additional translations

aggraverMédecine ; pour une maladie ou un état de santé.

Definitions

To make something more difficult or less straightforward.

The new regulations will complicate the process of obtaining a permit.

To involve or entangle in a complex or intricate situation.

His decision to invest in multiple businesses could complicate his financial situation.

(medicine) To make (a disease or medical condition) more severe or difficult to treat by the development of additional disorders.

Pneumonia can complicate influenza and lead to serious illness.

Synonyms

mix up

Antonyms

complicateadjective

Definitions

Formed of interwoven or interconnected parts; complex or intricate (archaic).

The city was a maze of complicate alleys and hidden courtyards.