Erillisempi

Erillisempi is a Finnish comparative adjective derived from erillinen, meaning separate or distinct. The word expresses a greater degree of separation, boundary, or discreteness between two or more things, whether in physical arrangement, classification, or conceptual relation.

In usage, erillisempi is used to compare two or more entities. For example: Näkymät ovat erillisempiä kuin aiemmin, or Nämä kaksi vaihtoehtoa ovat erillisempiä kuin ensimmäinen. It can describe physical separation, such as erillisempi rakennusryhmä (a more separate group of buildings), or conceptual separation, such as erillisempi luokittelu (a more distinct classification). The nuance emphasizes boundaries or distinctions rather than mere proximity.

Morphology and grammar: The word is formed from erillinen by adding the comparative suffix -isempi. Like other Finnish adjectives ending in -inen, erillisempi inflects for number and case in sentences, while the base form determines the comparative meaning.

Nuance and related terms: Erillisempi stresses discreteness rather than autonomy. It is related to, but distinct from, its synonyms such as itsenäisempi (more autonomous) or erikoisempi (more peculiar or standout). The choice depends on the intended nuance: erillisempi highlights boundary and separation, whereas itsenäisempi foregrounds independence.

See also: erillinen, itsenäisempi, erillinen osa-alue, erillinen ratkaisu.