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Countable Makes Complications N ˌkɒm.Plɪˈkeɪ.ʃ ə Noun Uncountable

Term complication (n.)
Synonym
[ˌkɒm.plɪˈkeɪ.ʃ ə n] noun [complications]

1. countable or uncountable something which makes a situation more difficult, or when it does this


• Dave couldn't find his passport at the airport and then there were further complications when Fiona lost her baggage.


• If any complications arise, let me know and I'll help.


2. countable an extra medical problem which makes it more difficult to treat an existing illness

• If there are no complications, the doctor says that she'll be able to come home within two weeks.

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