Complication and Defect

Complication

Complication noun - Something that makes a situation more complicated or difficult.

Defect and complication are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Defect" instead a noun "Complication".

Defect

Defect noun - Something that spoils the appearance or completeness of a thing.

Complication and defect are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Complication" instead a noun "Defect".

How words are described

common common complication common defect
initial initial complication initial defect
small small complication small defect
big big complication big defect
Other adjectives: serious, slight, major, possible, minor, aforementioned.
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