complicated
- 01 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.
Simple“The instructions for the new coffee machine were very complicated and hard to follow.”
In context“The legal dispute became increasingly complicated as more witnesses came forward with conflicting accounts of the incident.”
- 02 C2 Proficiency
a word used in science to describe insect wings that are folded lengthwise.
describing insect wings that are folded longitudinally when at rest.
Simple“The scientist noted that the beetle had complicated wings tucked under its shell.”
In context“In certain orders of insects, the complicated wing structure allows for efficient storage beneath the protective elytra.”
UsageUsed primarily in entomology to describe structural morphology.
Synonyms
Usage complicated procedure
“Being self-employed or autónomo in Spain can be complicated with lots of questions coming up all the time, even if you've been freelance for a while.”
“And it’s very complicated, you have to be Albert Einstein to figure it out.”