Valikoivammin

Valikoivammin is a Finnish adverb meaning more selectively or with greater discernment. It is the comparative adverb form of the adjective valikoiva, which means selective or picky. The word is used to describe the manner in which actions are carried out, indicating a higher degree of selectivity in decisions, evaluations, or choices.

Formation: It is formed by adding the suffix -mmin to the stem of valikoiva, producing valikoivammin. It functions to modify verbs, as in hän valitsee uutiset valikoivammin kuin ennen, meaning he chooses the news more selectively than before.

Usage: Valikoivammin appears in journalism, analysis, marketing, and everyday language when comparing current behavior with past behavior or assessing policies, products, or information sources. It can describe individuals, organizations, or processes that apply stricter criteria when selecting.

Related forms: The corresponding adjective is valikoivampi, meaning more selective. The phrase valikoivammalla otteella, meaning with a more selective approach, is also common to describe a method or stance.

Limitations: As a precise term, valikoivammin is most natural in written or formal contexts; in casual speech, speakers may use synonyms like tarkemmin valitseva or valikoivasti, depending on register.