aiempienkin

aiempienkin is a term of Finnish origin. It is the genitive plural form of the word "aiempi", which translates to "previous" or "earlier" in English. Therefore, "aiempienkin" literally means "even of the previous ones" or "of the earlier ones too".

The word is often used in contexts where a comparison is being made between multiple past events, states, or items, and the speaker or writer wishes to emphasize that even those that came before the most recent past are also being considered. It implies a continuation or inclusion of previously mentioned or understood antecedents. For instance, when discussing a series of developments, one might use "aiempienkin" to refer to the impact of earlier stages in addition to the immediate prior stage.

The grammatical structure highlights a possessive relationship, indicating belonging to or pertaining to those earlier entities. The "-kin" suffix is a clitic that adds an emphasis, akin to "too" or "also" in English. This combination creates a nuanced expression that broadens the scope of consideration to include a range of past instances, not just the immediately preceding one.