vielschichtig
multifaceted · complex
Etwas, das mehrere Ebenen oder Bedeutungen hat und nicht leicht zu verstehen ist.
The German word "vielschichtig" is an adjective that means "complex" or "multi-layered". It is made up of "viel" meaning "many" and "schichtig" derived from "Schicht", which means "layer". "Vielschichtig" implies that something has multiple components or facets and is not straightforward.
Similar German words to "vielschichtig" include "komplex" (complex), "facettenreich" (rich in facets), and "mehrdimensional" (multidimensional).
Difference Between Similar Words:
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Komplex: This is quite similar to "vielschichtig" but generally highlights intricacy or difficulty more directly, often used in technical or scientific contexts.
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Facettenreich: While "facettenreich" also implies multiple aspects, it typically emphasizes the richness and variety of aspects rather than the layers or complexity.
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Mehrdimensional: This is often used in more abstract, theoretical, or mathematical contexts to denote various dimensions, actual or metaphorical, and may not always carry the connotation of layered complexity in practical situations.
"Vielschichtig" tends to bring an image of something being layered, subtly contributing to its implied complexity.
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Examples
Das Thema ist sehr vielschichtig.adjective
The topic is very multifaceted.
Diese Frage bleibt jedoch vielschichtig.adjective
This question, however, remains complex.
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