complicated

Describes something that is difficult to understand, analyze, or deal with because it has many interconnected parts or elements.

ruОписывает что-то, что трудно понять, проанализировать или справиться из-за множества взаимосвязанных частей или элементов.esDescribe algo que es difícil de entender, analizar o manejar debido a muchas partes interconectadas o elementos.frDécrit quelque chose qui est difficile à comprendre, à analyser ou à gérer en raison de nombreuses parties ou éléments interconnectés.deBeschreibt etwas, das aufgrund vieler miteinander verbundener Teile oder Elemente schwer zu verstehen, zu analysieren oder zu bewältigen ist.ptDescreve algo que é difícil de entender, analisar ou lidar por ter muitas partes ou elementos interligados.zh形容事物由许多相互关联的部分组成，因而难以理解、分析或处理。arيصف شيئًا يصعب فهمه أو تحليله أو التعامل معه بسبب كثرة أجزائه المترابطة أو تشابكها. ويشمل أيضًا ما هو معقد وملتبس وغير سهل.

1. Complex or intricate B1 formal

   Consisting of many interconnected parts or elements; difficult to understand or analyze.

   • The instructions for the device were too complicated for me.
   • She explained the complicated theory in simple terms.
   • The relationship between the two countries is very complicated.

   ruСложныйesComplejo o intrincadofrcomplexe ou compliquédeKompliziertptComplicadozh复杂的arمعقّد

   Synonymes: complexconvolutedelaborateintricateinvolvedknottyproblematictangledthorny

   Antonymes: cleareasyplainsimplestraightforwarduncomplicated

2. Difficult to deal with B1 informal

   Involving many problems or difficulties; not straightforward.

   • The situation became more complicated after the new rules were introduced.
   • He has a complicated history with his family.
   • Filing taxes can be complicated without professional help.

   ruСложныйesComplicadofrcompliquédeKompliziertptComplicadozh复杂的arمعقد

   Synonymes: awkwardcomplexconvolutedinvolvedknottyproblematicstickythornytrickytroublesome

   Antonymes: easysimplestraightforward

• more complicated comparative form
• most complicated superlative form

A verb used to indicate the act of making something more complex, difficult, or intricate.

ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения действия по усложнению, затруднению или запутыванию чего-либо.esVerbo que significa hacer algo más difícil, complejo o confuso de lo que era, o añadir dificultades a una situación o proceso.frVerbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de rendre quelque chose plus complexe, difficile ou embrouillé, ou d'ajouter des difficultés à une situation.deVerb, das bezeichnet, etwas schwieriger, komplizierter oder unübersichtlicher zu machen, oft mit zusätzlichen Faktoren oder Problemen. Es kann auch bedeuten, einen Sachverhalt zu verwickeln oder zu erschweren.ptVerbo usado para indicar a ação de tornar algo mais complexo, difícil ou confuso.zh动词，表示使某事变得更复杂、困难或难以理解；也可指使情况变得棘手或混乱。arفعل يُستخدم للدلالة على جعل الشيء أكثر تعقيدًا أو صعوبة أو التباسًا مما كان عليه.

1. Make more difficult B2 formal

   To make something more complex or difficult to understand or deal with.

   • His constant questions only served to complicate the situation.
   • Adding too many rules can complicate the process.
   • She didn't want to complicate matters by bringing up the past.

   ruУсложнитьescomplicarfrrendre plus difficiledeErschwerenptComplicarzh使复杂化arجعل الشيء أكثر تعقيدًا

   Synonymes: complexifycompoundconfuseentangleexacerbateinvolvemuddleobscuresnarltangle

   Antonymes: clarifyeasefacilitatesimplifystreamline

2. Add complexity B2 formal

   To introduce additional elements that make something less straightforward.

   • The new regulations complicate the application procedure.
   • Their personal relationship complicates their business partnership.
   • Technical jargon can complicate an otherwise simple explanation.

   ruУсложнятьesComplicarfrAjouter de la complexitédeErschwerenptComplicarzh使复杂化arيعقّد

   Synonymes: complexifyconfuseembroilensnareentangleinvolvemiremuddleperplexravelsnarltangle

   Antonymes: clarifyeasefacilitatesimplifystreamline

• complicated past participle
• complicated past simple
• complicating present participle
• complicates third person singular