Monimutkaisemmaksi

Monimutkaisemmaksi is a Finnish translative form of the adjective monimutkainen, meaning “to become more complicated” or “into a more complex state.” It is used to express a change of state, typically with verbs that denote becoming or causing change, such as muuttua or tehdä. For example, Tilanne muuttui monimutkaisemmaksi (The situation became more complicated) and Uudet säädökset tekevät järjestelmästä monimutkaisemmaksi (The new regulations make the system more complicated).

Etymology and morphology: Monimutkainen is derived from moni- (“many”) and mutkainen (“twisted” or “bent”), figuratively describing something with many twists or aspects. The comparative form is monimutkaisempi (more complicated). By adding the translative suffix -ksi, the word becomes monimutkaisemmaksi to indicate a change into that more complex state. The construction follows standard Finnish patterns for expressing changes of state with translative forms.

Usage and examples: The form is common in written and spoken Finnish when emphasis is on a process or outcome that increases complexity. It often appears with verbs like muuttua, tulla, or tehdä. Examples include: “Käynnissä oleva projekti on monimutkaisemmaksi muuttunut,” and “Lisäominaisuudet tekevät ohjelmiston monimutkaisemmaksi.” The choice between static descriptions like “monimutkainen” or comparative forms like “monimutkaisempi” versus translative “monimutkaisemmaksi” depends on whether the speaker notes a state or a change of state.

Notes: Monimutkaisemmaksi conveys a shift toward greater complexity and is not typically used to describe inherent or static complexity. In context, it helps distinguish evolving conditions from unconditional attributes.