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Antonyms for complications

Grammar : Noun
Spell : kom-pli-key-shuhn
Phonetic Transcription : ˌkɒm plɪˈkeɪ ʃən

Definition of complications

Origin :
  • early 15c., from Middle French complication, from Latin complicationem (nominative complicatio), noun of action from past participle stem of complicare "to fold together, fold up, roll up," from com- "together" (see com-) + plicare "to fold, weave" (see ply (v.1)). Meaning "something that complicates" first recorded 1903.
  • noun difficult situation
Example sentences :
  • There is a possibility always that complications may arise from that sort of thing.
  • Extract from : « In a Steamer Chair and Other Stories » by Robert Barr
  • He has had a stroke of paralysis, and there seem to be other complications.
  • Extract from : « Cap'n Eri » by Joseph Crosby Lincoln
  • These laws have had their vicissitudes, and are not yet free from complications.
  • Extract from : « Prairie Farmer, Vol. 56: No. 4, January 26, 1884 » by Various
  • By Jove, if any complications arise from this, there will be only one thing for me to do.
  • Extract from : « The Crevice » by William John Burns and Isabel Ostrander
  • I had my hands full of complications which were most valuable as "experience."
  • Extract from : « The Shadow-Line » by Joseph Conrad
  • The greater the complications the more my pride incited me to save you.
  • Extract from : « A Romance of the West Indies » by Eugne Sue
  • "I'm afraid you haven't visualized the complications, dear," he said gently.
  • Extract from : « What's He Doing in There? » by Fritz Reuter Leiber
  • Complications arising from the tie-up followed him at every turn.
  • Extract from : « Whispering Smith » by Frank H. Spearman
  • For Oswald to show any interest or make inquiries, might lead to complications.
  • Extract from : « Oswald Langdon » by Carson Jay Lee
  • The only possible relief from these complications is in natural action.
  • Extract from : « Rational Horse-Shoeing » by John E. Russell

Synonyms for complications

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