Origin: Latin suffix -tion
Complication has 6 different meanings across 1 category:
the act or process of complicating
"The constant addition of new features to the software introduced a serious complication that delayed the launch."
a situation or condition that is complex or confused
"her coming was a serious complication"
any disease or disorder that occurs during the course of (or because of) another disease
"bed sores are a common complication in cases of paralysis"
a development that complicates a situation
"the court's decision had many unforeseen ramifications"
puzzling complexity
"The detective found the case a true complication when every new clue led to another unanswered question rather than closing it out."
The act or process of complicating.
"The constant addition of new rules turned the simple project into a nightmare through sheer complication."