complication

Definition

  • noun: something that makes something harder to understand, explain, or deal with
  • noun: a situation or a detail of character 'complicating' the main thread of a plot

Examples

  • She experienced 'complications' during her pregnancy.

  • The negotiations stalled when 'complications' arose.

  • The patient died of 'complications' from surgery.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) you have them. Otherwise we won't be able to beam them back. Kirk and Spock are on their own now. I foresee a complication. The design of this ship... is far more advanced than I have anticipated. Voice print and face recognition analysis enabled. (..)
    2009 Star Trek