complicate
3 antonyms and opposites of complicate, grouped by meaning.
Verb — To make something more difficult or intricate than it needs to be.
Antonyms
How to use complicate
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From Latin complicatus, "folded together," from com- ("together") + plicare ("to fold") — the same root that gives us "complex" and "plait."
Full origin of complicate →Frequently asked questions
What does “complicate” mean?
The word “complicate” means to make something more difficult or intricate than it needs to be. In plain terms, to make something harder to understand or deal with by adding extra parts or problems.
How do you pronounce “complicate”?
“Complicate” is pronounced KOMP-lih-kayt (/ˈkɑmplɪkeɪt/ in IPA).
How do you use “complicate” in a sentence?
Here is “complicate” used in a sentence: “Adding more clauses only complicated the contract.”
What is another word for “complicate”?
Words with a similar meaning to “complicate” include complex, complexify, complify, confuscate, desimplify and elaborate.
What is the opposite of “complicate”?
The opposite of “complicate” — its antonyms — are decomplexify, simplify and uncomplicate.
What part of speech is “complicate”?
“Complicate” is a verb.
Where does the word “complicate” come from?
The word “complicate” comes from Latin. From Latin complicatus, "folded together," from com- ("together") + plicare ("to fold") — the same root that gives us "complex" and "plait.".
Is “complicate” a common word?
“Complicate” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B1 level.