epäselvemmin

The term *epäselvemmin* is a Finnish adverb derived from the adjective *epäselvä*, which means “unclear” or “obscure.” The suffix ‑emmin indicates a comparative degree, so *epäselvemmin* translates roughly to “more unclear” or “more obscure.” This form is used to compare the degree of vagueness or lack of clarity between two or more elements in Finnish sentences.

Grammatically, *epäselvemmin* is the comparative of the positive form *epäselvä*. Finnish builds comparative adverbs by adding ‑emmin to the adjective stem, and the resulting adverb can modify verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs. For example: “Kertomus oli epäselvemmin, kun opettaja poisti selitykset.” (“The story was more unclear when the teacher removed the explanations.”) This construction follows the regular pattern for Finnish comparative adverbs.

The word is primarily used in literary, journalistic, and formal contexts to express a heightened sense of ambiguity. It can also appear in legal and academic writing when distinguishing between levels of certainty or clarity. In everyday speech, native speakers may prefer simpler expressions or synonyms such as *enemmän epäselvä*; however, *epäselvemmin* remains an accepted and idiomatic Finnish word.

The usage of *epäselvemmin* illustrates the productive nature of Finnish compounding and inflection, enabling speakers to convey nuanced degrees of meaning without changing the core lexical item.