Vastupidavamaks

Vastupidavamaks is an Estonian linguistic form used to express a transition to a more durable or resistant state. It derives from the adjective vastupidav (durable, resistant) and indicates increasing durability in a process or result. The form is common in descriptions of materials, products, systems, and structures that are enhanced to withstand greater stress or wear.

Morphology and grammar follow Estonian patterns for degree words and the translative case. Vastupidavam is the comparative form, and vastupidavamaks is the translative to denote becoming more durable. It is typically used with verbs that express change, such as muutuma (to become) or saama (to become/get). For example, "Süsteem muutub vastupidavamaks paremate materjalide kasutamisega" or "Toode muutub vastupidavamaks, kui kaitsekihte uuendatakse." These constructions describe a process rather than a static property.

Usage notes and nuance: vastupidavamaks emphasizes the ongoing development toward greater durability, rather than an absolute level. It is suitable in technical writing, product development, and quality discussions where improvements over time are highlighted. The term can appear in comparative statements about designs, manufacturing methods, or materials that contribute to increased longevity.

Relation to related terms: vastupidav is the base adjective meaning durable; vastupidavam is the comparative form; vastupidavamaks is the translative form used to express becoming more durable. Associated concepts include vastupidavus (durability) and vastupidavuslikkus (durability-related quality), which describe the quality or capability rather than the change toward it.