Megfontoltabb

Megfontoltabb is an adjective in Hungarian meaning more prudent or more thoroughly considered. It is used to compare decisions, plans, or attitudes that have been weighed more carefully than others. The term can describe a person, an approach, or a result, for example: egy megfontoltabb döntés or megfontoltabb megközelítés. It often occurs in formal or evaluative writing, policy statements, strategy discussions, and analytical contexts.

Etymology: It derives from the verb fontolni (to weigh, consider) with the prefix meg- and the comparative suffix -abb, forming megfontoltabb. It is closely related to the adjective megfontolt (prudent, well-considered); megfontoltabb is the comparative form of that word.

Usage notes: The form emphasizes deliberation and caution and is more common in written Hungarian than in casual speech. It typically collocates with nouns expressing decisions, analyses, plans, or policies.

Examples:

- A megfontoltabb döntés a hosszú távú előnyöket figyelembe véve született.

- A megfontoltabb megközelítés elkerülte a hibákat.

Related terms:

- megfontolt (prudent, well-considered)

- fontol (to weigh, consider)