Epäpikakirjallinen

Epäpikakirjallinen is a Finnish adjective that describes something as not being short-lived or temporary. It conveys a sense of permanence or lasting duration, in contrast to epäpikainen, which means short-lived. The word is formed by combining the negative prefix "epä-" with the adjective "pikainen" (quick, fast, short-lived) and the suffix "-llinen" (making it an adjective meaning "possessing the quality of"). Therefore, epäpikakirjallinen literally translates to "not quick-lived" or "not temporary."

This term is used to characterize phenomena, processes, or states that are expected to endure for a significant period. For example, a political reform might be described as epäpikakirjallinen if it is intended to be a lasting change rather than a fleeting policy. Similarly, a deep-seated societal issue could be considered epäpikakirjallinen, implying it has persisted for a long time and is unlikely to be resolved quickly. The adjective emphasizes the extended or indefinite nature of its subject. It is less commonly used than its antonym and often appears in more formal or analytical contexts where a precise distinction regarding duration is required.