ennakoitavamman

Ennakoitavamman is a Finnish inflected form of the adjective ennakoitavampi, meaning “more predictable.” It is used in formal or analytic Finnish to refer to a noun that is considered more predictable relative to another option. The base adjective ennakoitava means “predictable,” and the comparative form ennakoitavampi expresses a higher degree of predictability. Ennakoitavamman is the genitive singular form of ennakoitavampi and appears whenever the modified noun is in the genitive case.

Grammatically, ennakoitavamman follows the pattern of forming the genitive singular of a comparative adjective: ennakoitavampi → ennakoitavamman. This form functions to connect to a noun in genitive, or to appear within a larger genitive noun phrase. For example:

- ennakoitavamman riskin hallinta (the management of the risk that is more predictable)

- ennakoitavamman tuloksen perusteella (on the basis of the more predictable result)

Usage and nuance: ennakoitavamman conveys a comparative assessment of predictability, often found in risk analysis, forecasting, project planning, and academic writing. It signals that one option, outcome, or measurement is deemed more predictable than another, without asserting absolute certainty. The term is typically used in formal registers and technical contexts where precise gradations of predictability are discussed.

See also: ennakoitava, ennakoitavampi, Finnish adjective inflection, comparative and genitive forms.