Vastupidavam

Vastupidavam is the comparative form of the Estonian adjective vastupidav, meaning durable or resistant. It is used to express that one object, material, or design has greater durability or resistance than another. The word appears in everyday language as well as in technical and commercial contexts, where improvements in longevity, wear resistance, or strength are described.

In grammar, vastupidavam denotes a higher degree of durability and is typically used to compare two items. The related noun vastupidavus means durability or resistance, and phrases such as “kõrgema vastupidavusega” (with higher durability) are common in technical writing. The superlative form is usually expressed with constructions like “kõige vastupidavam” or “vastupidavaim,” depending on style.

Usage examples include: “See kate on vastupidavam kui eelmine kiht.” “Need materjalid on vastupidavamad päike- ja ilmastikutingimuste suhtes.” In product specifications and marketing materials, vastupidavam is often used to highlight improvements over prior versions or competing products.

See also: vastupidavus, kestevus, vastupidavus testide silmapaistvus. The term reflects a general emphasis on durability in Estonian technical and consumer discourse and is interchangeable with phrasing that conveys a higher durability level without changing the core meaning.