Monimutkaisimpien

Monimutkaisimpien is a Finnish language form belonging to the adjective monimutkaisimmat, meaning “the most complicated” or “the most complex.” It functions as the genitive plural form of the superlative and is used to modify a noun in genitive, for example in phrases like monimutkaisimpien ongelmien ratkaisut, meaning “the solutions of the most complicated problems.”

Morphology and usage

Finnish adjectives decline for number and case. The base superlative form monimutkaisimmat appears in nominative plural, while in genitive plural the ending changes to monimutkaisimpien. This pattern is typical for adjectives that express a relative extremity: the genitive plural marks possession or association with a plural noun, e.g., monimutkaisimpien järjestelmien toiminta (the operation of the most complex systems). The form is primarily found in written, formal, or analytical language and is less common in everyday speech.

Context and meaning

Monimutkaisimpien emphasises the utmost level of complexity within a referenced set. It is often used in technical, scientific, or critical contexts to distinguish the most intricate items, problems, processes, or designs from less complex ones. The term pairs naturally with nouns in genitive, but can also appear in broader constructions when the modifier itself needs a genitive partner.

Related terms

Related words include monimutkainen (complicated), monimutkaisuus (complexity), and yksinkertaisin (the simplest). The comparative form monimutkaisempi contrasts with the superlative monimutkaisimmat.

Examples

Examples illustrate its use: “monimutkaisimpien ohjelmistojen arkkitehtuurit vaativat huolellista suunnittelua,” and “monimutkaisimpien ongelmien ratkaisut voivat vaatia monitieteistä lähestymistapaa.”