kompleksointia

Kompleksointia is a neologism used in online discourses to describe the tendency to overcomplicate simple issues or tasks. In this usage, a problem is expanded with unnecessary variables, conditions, or considerations, resulting in excessive complexity and slower decision-making. The term is not part of established psychology or linguistics and has not been documented in formal sources.

Etymology and origin: The etymology is uncertain. The term appears in online communities in the 2020s, likely blending elements associated with “complex” or “complexity” with affixes common in Southeast Asian languages. As a nonce word, its meaning is determined by context rather than a fixed definition.

Usage and interpretation: Proponents use complejointia to critique over-elaboration in software development, policy debates, or everyday planning. Critics argue that the term can be used pejoratively to dismiss thorough consideration; others see it as a reminder to balance rigor with clarity. Typical manifestations include lengthy explanations for simple requests, excessive criteria for acceptance, or adding side notes and exceptions.

See also: overengineering, analysis paralysis, scope creep, decision fatigue. References: The term appears in social media posts, blogs, and informal discussions rather than scholarly literature, with no formal provenance.