complicator

/kəmˈplɪkeɪtər/

Definitions

1. noun

A person or thing that complicates something; a factor that introduces complexity

“The new policy has become a complicator in the company’s financial planning.”

2. noun

A device or tool used to introduce complexity or complications, especially in a mechanical system

“The engineer was struggling to troubleshoot the malfunctioning complicator in the machine.”

Synonyms

  • complicating factor
  • impediment
  • obstacle

Antonyms

  • facilitator
  • simplifier