complicator
|com-pli-ca-tor|
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/ˈkɑːmplɪˌkeɪtər/
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/ˈkɒmplɪˌkeɪtə/
(complicate)
intricate
Etymology
Etymology Information
'complicator' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'complicare,' where 'com-' meant 'together' and 'plicare' meant 'to fold.'
Historical Evolution
'complicare' transformed into the French word 'compliquer,' and eventually became the modern English word 'complicate,' from which 'complicator' is derived.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to fold together,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to make something more complex or difficult.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person or thing that makes a situation more difficult or complex.
The new regulations acted as a complicator in the project timeline.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45