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Definition of complicated

complicated

/ˈkɑːmplɪkeɪtɪd/
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Adverb:complicatedly
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complicated Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Involving many different and confusing aspects that make something difficult to understand, analyze, or deal with.

Example

"The tax regulations for international freelancers can be frustratingly complicated."

2

Consisting of many interconnecting parts or elements; intricate.

Example

"The watchmaker carefully repaired the complicated mechanism inside the antique timepiece."

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Word Nuance & Usage

While often used interchangeably with 'complex', 'complex' neutrally describes something composed of many interconnected parts, whereas 'complicated' implies that those parts make something difficult to understand, deal with, or resolve.

• Nearby Words

compliant
compliantly
complicate
complicated
complicatedly
complicatedness
complication

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the Latin 'complicatus', the past participle of 'complicare' meaning 'to fold together', formed from 'com-' (together) and 'plicare' (to fold or weave).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Complicated. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/complicated
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