Komplekssemad

kompleksemad is an Estonian adjective form used to describe multiple things as being more complex than a reference set. It is the plural nominative form of the comparative adjective komplekssem, which itself derives from the base adjective kompleksne (meaning complex). In Estonian grammar, adjectives agree with the nouns they modify, so komplekssemad appears with plural nouns such as probleemid or süsteemid to indicate a higher level of complexity.

Etymology and morphology alternative: The positive form is kompleksne (complex); the comparative form is komplekssem; when describing several items, the form becomes komplekssemad. This pattern mirrors how Estonian forms adjectives for number and degree, with the plural ending -ad for the nominative plural.

Usage: Komplekssemad is common in technical writing, science, engineering, and analytical discourse, but it also appears in general language when contrasting the complexity of several objects, tasks, or ideas. It signals that the referenced plural items are more intricate or involved than another set.

Examples:

- Need probleemid on komplekssemad kui need eelnevad. (These problems are more complex than the previous ones.)

- Need süsteemid on komplekssemad ja vajavad põhjalikumat analüüsi. (These systems are more complex and require more thorough analysis.)

See also: kompleksne, komplekssus, Estonian grammar, comparative forms.

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