Tarkempi

Tarkempi is a Finnish adjective meaning more precise or more exact. It is the comparative form of tarkka, formed with the suffix -mpi to indicate a higher degree of precision or thoroughness. The base tarkka conveys carefulness, exactness, or attentiveness to detail.

Usage and examples: It is placed before a noun in noun phrases, or used predicatively. Examples include tarkempi kuvaus (a more precise description) and tarkempi mittaus (a more accurate measurement). A sentence such as Toinen raportti oli tarkempi kuin ensimmäinen illustrates the comparative in context.

Forms and agreement: Like other Finnish adjectives, tarkempi agrees with the number and case of the noun it describes. For example, tarkemmat tiedot means the more precise data (plural), while tarkemman analyysin appears in the genitive singular. Finnish adjectives decline to match the noun they modify.

Nuance and relation to other terms: tarkempi conveys a relative improvement in precision or thoroughness, often in scientific, technical, or investigative contexts. It is related to, but not identical with, täsmällisempi, which emphasizes exactness or correctness.

Origin and grammar: The word derives from tarkka meaning careful or exact, combined with the productive comparative suffix -mpi, a standard mechanism in Finnish for expressing degrees of comparison.