Zloená

Zloený is the non-diacritic form of the Czech and Slovak adjective zložený, meaning composed, made up of, or complex. It describes something that is formed by combining several parts rather than existing as a simple, indivisible unit. The term is used across different domains to indicate a structure built from multiple elements.

In mathematics, zložený appears in the phrase zložené číslo, which corresponds to a composite number: a natural number greater than 1 that has more than two positive divisors. This usage contrasts with prvočíslo (prime number), which has exactly two distinct positive divisors. The concept emphasizes the idea of assemblage or combination of factors rather than simplicity.

In language and linguistics, zložený is used to describe compound forms, such as zložené slovo (a compound word) or zložený výraz (a compound expression). It signals that the item is formed from two or more meaningful parts that contribute to its overall meaning.

Etymology and orthography: zložený derives from the Czech and Slovak verbs meaning to assemble, construct, or compose, with a prefix that marks completion or combination. The standard spelling in these languages includes diacritics; in contexts where diacritics are omitted, forms such as zlozený or zloený may appear.

See also: compound word, composite number, assembled/constructed in linguistic contexts.