complication
US /ˌkɑːm.pləˈkeɪ.ʃən/
UK /ˌkɑːm.pləˈkeɪ.ʃən/
1.
a difficulty or problem that makes a situation more complicated or difficult
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The surgery had some unexpected complications.
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Adding another person to the team might create more complications.
2.
the act or process of making something more complex or difficult
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The new regulations led to an unnecessary complication of the process.
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His constant interference caused further complication of the project.