Zkomplikovaný

Zkomplikovaný is a Czech adjective meaning "made more complicated" or simply "complicated." It describes a state or condition that has become harder to handle, often as a result of events or additional factors. The word is used for situations, plans, procedures, or processes that have gained complexity.

Etymology and form: Zkomplikovaný is formed from the verb zkomplikovat (to complicate) with the prefix z-, which indicates a resulting state. It is related to the noun komplikace (a complication) and the base adjective komplikovaný. The typical singular forms are zkomplikovaný (masculine), zkomplikovaná (feminine), and zkomplikované (neuter). Plural forms vary by gender.

Usage and nuance: The prefix z- emphasizes that the complication arose and altered the situation. This can distinguish from the adjective komplikovaný, which often describes something inherently complex rather to an event that made it more complex. For example: “Situace se zkomplikovala.” (The situation has become more complicated.) “Má zkomplikovaný plán.” (He has a plan that is now more complicated.) In medical contexts, a postoperative course can be described as zkomplikovaný if complications have developed.

See also: komplikace (complication), komplikovaný (resembling complexity), zkomplikovat (to complicate). Note that the concept of complications also appears in fields such as medicine and project management, where the term denotes newly arising difficulties that change the course of events.