Összetettebbé

Összetettebbé is a Hungarian grammatical form used to express becoming or making something more complex. It derives from the adjective összetett, meaning complex or composite, and is formed with the comparative suffix -ebb together with the suffix -é, which creates a stem suitable for construction with verbs of change such as válni (to become) or tenni (to make).

Formation and function: The base adjective összetett receives the comparative ending to yield összetettebb (more complex). The ending -é attaches to form an infinitive-like stem that can occur with verbs of change. In practice, the most common construction is összetettebbé válni, meaning “to become more complex,” while összetettebbé tenni means “to make something more complex.” The form thus functions as part of a reduplicated compound that signals a shift toward a higher level of complexity.

Usage: The term is used primarily in formal, analytical, or technical Hungarian, such as academic writing, project assessments, or logical arguments. It often appears when discussing systems, arguments, processes, or texts that gain additional layers, intricacy, or interconnected parts. Examples: A feladat összetettebbé válik, ha több érvet veszünk figyelembe. A folyamatot összetettebbé tenni számos lépést igényel.

Notes: Összetettebbé is not a standalone verb form; it functions as the stem in periphrastic constructions with válni or tenni. It is one of several -bbé/-é suffix formations in Hungarian used to express changes in state or degree.

See also: összetett, válni, tenni.