Complicated
/ˈkɒmplɪˌkeɪtɪd/noun
Difficult to analyze or understand due to its intricate nature.
Did you know?The word 'complicated' stems from the Latin 'complicare', which literally means 'to fold together', suggesting a magical intertwining of elements that creates confusion.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
complicare
“To fold together or intertwine, creating complexity.”
Old French
Old French
complicat
“The past participle of 'complicare', meaning entwined or entangled.”
Middle English
Middle English
complicat
“Adopted from Old French, referring to something that is intricately woven or involved.”
Modern English
Modern English
complicated
“Adopting the form 'complicated' to describe something that is intricately difficult to understand.”
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