Tarkimmat

Tarkimmat is a Finnish adjective form meaning the most precise or most thorough within a group of items. It is the plural superlative form of tarkka, which denotes accuracy, care, or exactness. The word is commonly used to compare multiple things and indicate that they rank highest in precision.

Grammatically, tarkka forms its superlative as tarkin in the singular and tarkimmat in the plural. It is attached to plural nouns, for example: tarkimmat mittaukset (the most precise measurements), tarkimmat yksityiskohdat (the finest details), or tarkimmat ohjeet (the most exact instructions). The construction can be used attributively (Noun + tarkimmat) or predicatively within a clause.

Usage notes emphasize that tarkimmat conveys maximal precision or thoroughness within a set, often in scientific, technical, or evaluative contexts. It is frequently found in reports, quality-control discussions, data analyses, or critical journalism where distinctions between levels of accuracy matter. The term carries a stronger connotation of measurement precision or fidelity than more general terms like parhaimmat (the best) or tarkkuudeltaan lievempi descriptors; it highlights the near-elimination of error or ambiguity in the described items.

Etymology and related forms: tarkka is the base meaning precise or careful. The superlative is tarkin in the singular, and tarkimmat in the plural, formed with the typical Finnish plural superlative ending -immat. Related terms include tarkkuus (precision), tarkka (precise), and tarkkaan liittyvät ilmaisut, which cover various nuances of accuracy and meticulousness. See also tarkka, tarkkuus, and tarkkaan liittyvät termit for broader context.