Kättesaadavam

Kättesaadavam is an Estonian comparative adjective meaning more accessible or more readily available. It is formed from the base adjective kättesaadav, which means accessible or obtainable, by adding the standard comparative suffix. The word is used to compare degrees of accessibility or availability between two or more items, services, or channels.

In usage, kättesaadavam describes situations where access or reach has been increased or made easier. It is commonly found in discussions about information, services, technology, or infrastructure becoming easier to obtain or use. For example: “Uus tarkvaraversioon on kättesaadavam kui eelmine,” meaning “The new software version is more accessible than the previous one.”

Grammatical notes: like other Estonian adjectives, kättesaadavam agrees with the noun it modifies in number and case. The related noun is kättesaadavus, meaning accessibility or availability, and the adverbial form is kättesaadavalt, meaning in an accessible or readily available manner.

Related terminology includes the positive form kättesaadav (accessible/available) and the related concepts of accessibility and availability used in policy, design, and user experience discussions. The term is widely used in contexts such as public services, digital platforms, and inclusive design to express improved ease of access for users.