What does "complicated" mean?

1. (difficult or complex) hard to understand or solve because it is not simple. 2. (folded wings) a word used in science to describe insect wings that are folded lengthwise.

How do you use "complicated"?

Used primarily in entomology to describe structural morphology.

complicated

adj.

US //ˈkɑmpɫəˌkeɪtəd// UK //kˈɒmplɪkˌeɪtɪd// com·pli·cat·ed

1 difficult or complex (adj.)
B1 Intermediate

hard to understand or solve because it is not simple.

consisting of many intricate parts or aspects that make something difficult to understand, explain, or deal with.

Example

The instructions for the new coffee machine were very complicated and hard to follow.

Example

The legal dispute became increasingly complicated as more witnesses came forward with conflicting accounts of the incident.
2 folded wings (adj.)
C2 Proficiency Technical Science

a word used in science to describe insect wings that are folded lengthwise.

describing insect wings that are folded longitudinally when at rest.

Example

The scientist noted that the beetle had complicated wings tucked under its shell.

Example

In certain orders of insects, the complicated wing structure allows for efficient storage beneath the protective elytra.

Usage

Used primarily in entomology to describe structural morphology.
- folded