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complication

In general conversation, "complication" usually refers to a new problem that makes a situation harder to deal with. In medical contexts, it specifically describes a new health problem that happens during or after a treatment or another illness. When talking about how something is built or written (like a story), it describes the quality of being complex. In this sense, it is often used as an uncountable noun.

💬Casual Conversation

🎬Tuesday afternoon, Ryan is gaming in his room while Jackson texts him about a new scheme.

Jackson

My NFT flip hit a major complication. The smart contract is glitching.

Ryan

damn that's crazy. you good?

💡

Jackson uses 'complication' to describe a technical difficulty in his crypto venture, attempting to sound professional despite the failure. Ryan responds with his characteristic oblivious and low-effort phrase 'damn that's crazy', showing his complete lack of investment in Jackson's drama.

Meanings

noun

A circumstance that complicates something; a difficulty.

"The sudden rainstorm added a further complication to the outdoor wedding plans."

noun

A secondary disease or condition aggravating an already existing one.

"The patient recovered from the surgery, but developed a pulmonary complication."

noun

The state or quality of being intricate or complex.

"The sheer complication of the plot made the novel difficult to follow."

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