gevarieerdere

Gevarieerdere is a Dutch adjective form used to express a higher degree of variation, i.e., more varied or more diverse. It is a comparative form that comes from the adjective gevarieerd (varied), which itself derives from the verb varieren (to vary). In contemporary Dutch, the comparative is most often formed with gevarieerder or with meer gevarieerd; gevarieerdere is comparatively rare and tends to appear in certain editorial or stylistic contexts, particularly before a plural noun with a definite article.

Usage and meaning

Gevarieerdere denotes that something shows greater variety than another thing. It is typically used attributively before plural nouns, for example: de gevarieerdere tentoonstellingen (the more varied exhibitions), de gevarieerdere soorten fruit (the more varied kinds of fruit). In many instances, speakers and writers choose gevarieerder or meer gevarieerd instead, especially in informal language or when clarity is preferred.

Notes

Because gevarieerdere is less common, some style guides treat it as an alternative form or as a stylistic option rather than standard everyday usage. When aiming for broad comprehensibility, prefer gevarieerder or meer gevarieerd unless a specific stylistic effect calls for gevarieerdere.

See also

gevarieerd, varieren, variatie

Gevarieerdere is thus a legitimate but relatively uncommon comparative form in Dutch, used to stress a greater degree of variety, especially before plural nouns with definite articles.