Fjölbreyttri

Fjölbreyttri is an Icelandic adjective form meaning “more diverse” or “more varied.” It is the comparative form of the adjective fjölbreyttur, which describes something that has a wide range or variety. As a comparative, fjölbreyttri is used to compare the degree of diversity between two or more entities.

Etymology and meaning: The term combines the element fjöl- (“many”) with breyttur (“changed” or “varied”), signaling greater variety. In Icelandic grammar, adjectives agree with the nouns they modify in gender, number, and definiteness, so fjölbreyttri functions as the appropriate comparative form in suitable contexts.

Usage: Fjölbreyttri is commonly employed in discussions of culture, ecosystems, markets, media, and social policy to indicate an increase in variety relative to a reference point. It can describe a broader range of perspectives, products, species, or representations when comparing two conditions or time periods. The word is part of standard Icelandic usage and appears in journalism, academic writing, and public discourse.

Notes: As with other Icelandic adjectives, the exact form of the comparative can vary with the gender and case of the noun it modifies. Fjölbreyttri is best understood as the general comparative sense of fjölbreyttur, with appropriate inflection to match the noun in a given sentence.

See also: diversity in Icelandic language, fjölbreyttur, Icelandic grammar.