Negatiivisimman

Negatiivisimman is the Finnish superlative form of the adjective negatiivinen, meaning "the most negative." It is used to express the highest degree of negativity among options or outcomes. In everyday Finnish, the form appears mainly in formal or analytical contexts, such as journalism, science, or policy discussions, where degrees of negativity are compared.

Grammatically, negatiivisimman is the genitive singular form of the superlative adjective negatiivisin. This means it typically appears before a noun in genitive, for example negatiivisimman lopputuloksen, meaning “the most negative outcome’s.” The base word negatiivinen carries the meaning of negative, and adding the superlative marker (-in) yields negatiivisin, with the genitive ending (-man) indicating possession or association.

Usage notes: negatiivisimman is not a stand-alone predicate but a modifier in noun phrases. It describes the extreme degree of negativity of a noun, often in evaluative or predictive writing. Examples include: “Tutkimuksen mukaan negatiivisimman lopputuloksen todennäköisyys on suurin.” and “Päätelmät perustuivat negatiivisimman vaikutuksen arvioihin.” These illustrate how the form functions within a larger clause to communicate maximal negativity.

See also: negatiivinen, superlatiivi, Finnish grammar.