Oikeutetumpia

Oikeutetumpia is the plural partitive form of the Finnish comparative adjective oikeutetumpi, which means more justified, more entitled, or more legitimate. The base adjective oikeutettu carries meanings related to justification, entitlement, or rightful status. Oikeutetumpia is used to compare plural nouns in contexts where the noun is in the partitive case, or in general where the comparison refers to several items.

Inusage, oikeutetumpia describes arguments, reasons, or actions that are considered more justified or better justified than others. It can refer to moral, legal, or practical justification, depending on the context. The form frequently appears in political, legal, or ethical discussions, as speakers evaluate competing claims or measures.

Examples:

- Nämä perusteet ovat oikeutetumpia kuin aiemmat. (These reasons are more justified than the previous ones.)

- Nämä todisteet tekevät päätöksestä oikeutetumman. (These pieces of evidence make the decision more justified.)

- On pohdittava, mitkä keinot ovat oikeutetumpia vaihtoehtoja. (It is worth considering which means are more legitimate options.)

Etymology and related forms: oikeutetumpia derives from oikeutettu, with the comparative suffix -umpi and the plural partitive ending -a/-ä, resulting in oikeutetumpia when modifying a plural noun in partitive. Related terms include oikeutettu (justified, entitled), oikeutus (justification), and other comparative or superlative forms of adjectives in Finnish grammar.

See also: Finnish grammar of comparatives, oikeutettu, oikeutus.