Teoreettisempi

Teoreettisempi is a Finnish adjective form meaning more theoretical. It is the comparative grade of teoreettinen, used to describe concepts, analyses, or approaches that emphasize abstract principles, models, or deductive reasoning rather than empirical data or practical application. The comparative is formed with the suffix -mpi, producing teoreettisempi, while the superlative form is teoreettisin.

In usage, teoreettisempi is chosen when the emphasis is on theoretical content or theoretical reasoning. It is commonly applied to discussions of theories, models, or frameworks, especially when contrasting them with more empirical, pragmatic, or applied alternatives. The word can modify nouns directly, for example teoreettisempi lähestymistapa (a more theoretical approach) or teoreettisempi malli (a more theoretical model). It can also appear with verbs or in clauses that compare degrees of theory.

Nuance-wise, teoreettisempi implies a greater prioritization of abstract principles, hypotheses, or conceptual clarity, rather than emphasis on data collection, experimentation, or practical outcomes. Synonyms or near-synonyms include abstraktimpi or teoreettisempi in certain contexts, though the latter specifically signals comparative theory. The term is common in academia, philosophy, sociology, and the sciences when distinguishing between theoretical and empirical orientations.

See also: teoreettinen, abstraktimpi, käytännöllinen.