complicated
/ˈkɒm.plɪ.keɪ.tɪd/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Difficult or convoluted.
Adjective
Examples
It seems this complicated situation will not blow over soon.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Folded longitudinally (as in the wings of certain insects).
Adjective
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “complicated” mean?
Difficult or convoluted.
Is “complicated” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.