Suurendav

Suurendav is an Estonian adjective formed from the verb suurendama, meaning to increase or enlarge. It functions as a present active participle and is used to describe something that increases or has the effect of increasing. In English it is often translated as “increasing,” “augmenting,” or “enhancing.” The word is common in technical, scientific, and business contexts.

Etymology and grammar: suurendav is derived from the verb suurendama with the present participle ending. It agrees with the noun it modifies in number and case and is typically used attributively, as in suurendav mehhanism (an augmenting mechanism) or suurendav mõju (an increasing effect). In most ordinary sentences it appears in this attributive position; predicative use is possible but less frequent.

Usage notes: In everyday language, suurendav appears mainly in formal or written discourse, such as research reports, policy documents, and technical descriptions. It is distinguished from suurenev, which describes something that increases of its own accord, whereas suurendav emphasizes the agent or factor that causes the increase.

Examples: Suurendav mehhanism suurendab süsteemi jõudlust. Suuremad investeeringud võivad omada suurendava mõju kasumile.

See also: suurendama, suurendus, suurenev.