upraszczony

Upraszczony is a Polish adjective meaning simplified or made less complex. It is the past passive participle derived from the verb uproszczać “to simplify.” The form describes something that has been simplified, such as rules, explanations, models, procedures, or interfaces.

Usage: In technical and everyday language, upraszczony denotes that a version has been adapted for easier use or understanding, often by removing details, exceptions, or advanced features. Examples: upraszczone równania (simplified equations), upraszczona instrukcja obsługi (simplified manual), upraszczony interfejs (simplified interface).

Morphology: As with other Polish adjectives, upraszczony inflects for gender and number (masculine singular upraszczony, feminine singular upraszczona, neuter singular upraszczone, with corresponding plural forms). The nuance emphasizes reduction of complexity rather than mere shortening.

Semantic relations: The term is typically contrasted with szczegołowy or szczegółowy (detailed) and skomplikowany (complicated). It is common in education, documentation, software development, and journalism to present a “upraszczony” version to improve accessibility while retaining essential features.

See also: uproszczać, uproszczenie, upraszczanie, prosty, skrócony. Note: in some contexts the choice between upraszczony and related terms depends on whether the emphasis is on removing complexity, reducing length, or increasing clarity.