complication

complication meaning

complication means 'a problem or difficulty that makes something harder'.

complication :

a difficulty, a problem

noun

▪ The project faced several complications.

▪ The project faced several problems.

▪ Unexpected complications delayed the launch.

▪ Unexpected problems delayed the launch.

paraphrasing

▪ difficulty – a complication

▪ obstacle – a problem

▪ hurdle – a difficulty

▪ setback – a problem

Pronunciation

complication [ˌkɒmplɪˈkeɪʃən]

The stress is on 'kay' and sounds like 'kom-pli-KAY-shun'.

Common phrases and grammar about complication

complication - Common meaning

noun

a difficulty, a problem

Part of Speech Changes for "complication"

▪ complications (plural noun) – multiple problems or difficulties

▪ complicate (verb) – to make something more difficult

Common Expressions with "complication"

▪ face complications – encounter problems

▪ avoid complications – prevent difficulties

▪ resolve complications – solve problems

▪ manage complications – handle difficulties

Important examples of complication in TOEIC

Vocabulary examples from the TOEIC test

In TOEIC vocabulary questions, complication refers to unexpected problems that affect plans or projects.

▪The shipment was delayed due to a complication in customs.

▪The shipment was delayed due to a problem in customs.

Example of a confusing word: compliment (an expression of praise)

▪The shipment was delayed due to a compliment in customs.

▪The shipment was delayed due to praise in customs.

"Complication" means an unexpected issue or difficulty, especially in processes or plans. In the sentence, "The shipment was delayed due to a complication in customs," the word is used correctly to indicate a problem. "Compliment," however, means an expression of praise and does not fit the context of causing a delay. The sentence "The shipment was delayed due to a compliment in customs" is nonsensical and grammatically incorrect, highlighting the importance of choosing the right word. Therefore, "complication" is the correct choice.

Grammar examples from the TOEIC test

Complication is used as a noun to describe an issue that needs to be addressed in grammar questions.

▪The project encountered a complication that needed immediate attention.

▪The project faced a problem that needed immediate attention.

Idioms and fixed expressions in TOEIC

unexpected complication
an unforeseen problem, used when discussing plans or projects.

▪An unexpected complication arose during the meeting.

▪An unforeseen problem arose during the meeting.

complicate matters
to make things more confusing or difficult.

▪The new rules complicate matters for the employees.

▪The new rules make things more difficult for the employees.

Differences between similar words and complication

complication

,

difficulty

differences

Complication is a specific problem that makes something harder, while difficulty is a general lack of ease.

complication

▪The team overcame the complication quickly.

▪The team overcame the difficulty quickly.

difficulty

▪They solved the specific problem efficiently.

▪They handled the general difficulty efficiently.

complication

,

obstacle

differences

Complication refers to a particular problem within a situation, while an obstacle is something that blocks progress.

complication

▪The complication delayed the project completion.

▪They addressed the project completion delay.

obstacle

▪They removed the obstacle to proceed.

▪They addressed the project completion delay.

Words with the same origin as complication

The origin of complication

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Word structure

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complication meaning

complication :

a difficulty, a problem

noun

paraphrasing

Pronunciation

complication [ˌkɒmplɪˈkeɪʃən]

Common phrases and grammar about complication

complication - Common meaning

noun

a difficulty, a problem

Part of Speech Changes for "complication"

Common Expressions with "complication"

Important examples of complication in TOEIC

Vocabulary examples from the TOEIC test

Example of a confusing word: compliment (an expression of praise)

Grammar examples from the TOEIC test

complication

Idioms and fixed expressions in TOEIC

unexpected complication an unforeseen problem, used when discussing plans or projects.

complicate matters to make things more confusing or difficult.

Differences between similar words and complication

complication

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difficulty

differences

complication

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obstacle

differences

Words with the same origin as complication

The origin of complication

Word structure

Words with the same origin

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