Lyhytaikaisempi

Lyhytaikaisempi is a Finnish adjective that means “more short-term” or “shorter-lived.” It is the comparative form of lyhytaikainen, which describes something of a short duration or ephemeral nature. The term is used to compare time frames, plans, effects, or solutions in relation to another item.

The word is formed by attaching the comparative suffix -mpi to the stem of lyhytaikainen. In use, lyhytaikaisempi agrees with the noun it describes in number and case, for example lyhytaikaisempi ratkaisu (a more short-term solution) or lyhytaikaisemmat vaikutukset (shorter-term effects).

Lyhytaikaisempi is common in formal and semi-formal contexts such as project planning, economics, policy discussions, and scientific writing, where distinguishing between different time horizons is important. Its opposite is pitkäaikainen, meaning long-term, and related terms include tilapäinen (temporary) and väliaikainen (temporary or interim), depending on nuance.

Examples:

- Tämä ratkaisu on lyhytaikaisempi kuin edellinen.

- Lyhytaikaisemmat vaikutukset ovat todennäköisiä, mutta ne voivat muuttua ajan myötä.

See also: lyhytaikainen, pitkäaikainen, tilapäinen, väliaikainen.

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