Övertydligare

Övertydligare is a Swedish adjective used to describe something that is more explicit or evident than something else, often implying that the level of clarity has become excessive. It is the comparative form of övertydlig, formed by adding the comparative suffix -are to the base adjective. The corresponding superlative form is övertydligast, and the related adverbial forms are typically tydligt or övertydligt, depending on the construction.

Etymology and grammar: the word combines the prefix över- meaning “over, excessive” with tydlig meaning “clear.” As a comparative adjective, övertydligare modifiers a noun to indicate that its clarity is increased relative to another description or explanation. In many contexts, speakers may also use mer övertydlig or simply mer tydlig, but övertydligare emphasizes a stronger degree of clarity.

Usage and nuance: övertydligare is common in discussions of language, communication, pedagogy, and rhetoric. It often carries a nuance that the clarity is pushed toward excess, potentially at the expense of naturalness or nuance. In neutral or casual writing, mer tydlig or tydligare can be preferred if the speaker merely wants to express increased clarity without the potential negative connotation.

Examples:

- En övertydligare instruktion kan hjälpa nybörjare att förstå, men riskerar att bli långrandig.

- Förklaringen blev övertydligare än nödvändigt, vilket gjorde texten mindre flytande.

See also: tydlighet, tydlig, övertydlig.