complicating

verbconfuse, make difficult

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Word Origin & History

1620s, "to intertwine" (as a past participle adjective, early 15c.), from Latin complicatus "folded together; confused, intricate," past participle of complicare (see complication). Meaning "to make more complex" is recorded from 1832, from earlier sense "to combine in a complex way" (17c.). Related: Complicated; complicating.

Example Sentences forcomplicating

But a fresh factor appeared in the problem, complicating it grievously.

The doctor informed me that the malaria was at most a—a complicating factor.

Hell sell it some time, of course, but I dont know how complicating the delay is.

The good folks have vied with one another in complicating the business.

"You will be quite well off," she repeated, without any complicating particulars.

He found the prevalence of caste ideas antipathetic and complicating.

There are too many 'Ricks' complicating the family history now.

Complicating his other disabilities was heart trouble, and he was taking nitroglycerine at the time.

But my infernal sense of humour prompted me to make a bid for complicating the mystery.

Whatever variations present themselves may with probable propriety be ascribed to complicating influences.