fortschrittlichere

Fortschrittlichere is the comparative form of the German adjective fortschrittlich, meaning more progressive or more advanced. It is used to compare two or more nouns and is declined for gender, number, and case.

Morphology: The base fortschrittlich combines fortschritt (progress) with the suffix -lich to form an adjective meaning progressive or advanced. The comparative is formed by adding -ere: fortschrittlichere. In use, the ending is further inflected to agree with the noun: der fortschrittlichere Mann, die fortschrittlichere Frau, das fortschrittlichere Kind; plural without article: fortschrittlichere Ideen; with a definite article in the plural: die fortschrittlicheren Ideen.

Usage: The term conveys a sense of greater progressiveness or modernity and is commonly found in discussions of technology, policy, science, or social attitudes. It is slightly more evaluative than fortschrittlich and can carry positive connotations when describing advantageous improvements; context determines tone.

Etymology and related forms: Fortschrittlich derives from Fortschritt (progress) plus the suffix -lich. The comparative fortschrittlichere and the superlative fortschrittlichste are part of standard German adjective inflection. Related terms include modern (moderne) and fortgeschritten, which express related ideas of advancement or modernization.