Püsivama

Püsivama is a term that appears in discussions of Estonian grammar as the comparative form of the adjective püsiv, which means persistent, durable, or enduring. In linguistic descriptions, püsivama is used to express that one object or concept has a higher degree of persistence or durability than another. The form reflects the broader Estonian system of adjective comparatives, which modify the meaning of a noun or noun phrase by indicating a greater or lesser degree of a given property.

In practice, püsivama is encountered mainly in descriptive or academic contexts rather than in everyday speech. It is part of the set of comparative constructions that allow speakers to compare stability, longevity, or continuity between two or more entities. As with other Estonian comparatives, its exact usage depends on the syntactic position and the case-marking of the associated noun phrase.

Relation to other forms is straightforward within the grammar: püsivam (the basic comparative form) contrasts with the positive püsiv and with the superlative form used to denote the highest degree of persistence. The use of püsivama therefore aligns with standard practices for forming and applying comparatives in Estonian adjectives.

See also: Estonian grammar, adjectives, comparative forms, püsiv.

Notes: Because püsivama is primarily a linguistic term, it is not widely used outside scholarly discussions. If you meant a different sense of püsivama (such as a proper noun, brand, or place), please provide context for a targeted article.