kilpailullisimman

Kilpailullisimman is the genitive singular form of the Finnish superlative adjective kilpailullisin, meaning “the most competitive.” It is used to modify a noun that is in the genitive case, signaling that the noun is in the possessive or relational form within a larger phrase.

Formation and grammar: The base adjective kilpailullinen means “competitive” or “related to competition,” derived from the noun kilpailu. The comparative form is kilpailullisempi, and the superlative form is kilpailullisin. When the adjective is part of a noun phrase and the noun is in genitive, the superlative adjective takes the ending that yields kilpailullisimman, for example before a genitive noun such as kilpailun (of a competition).

Usage notes: Kilpailullisimman is primarily used in formal or written Finnish. It appears in contexts such as journalism, academic writing, or legislation where precise comparison between sets or categories is described. In everyday speech, speakers may opt for simpler constructions or other synonyms, as intense superlatives can sound stylistically heavy.

Examples:

- Kilpailullisin tilanne vaatii nopeaa päätöksentekoa. (The most competitive situation requires quick decision-making.)

- Kilpailullisimman kilpailun voittaminen edellyttää huolellista valmistautumista. (Winning the most competitive competition requires careful preparation.)

These illustrate the nominative use of kilpailullisin and the genitive use of kilpailullisimman when the noun is in genitive (kilpailun). Related terms include kilpailullinen (competitive), kilpailullisempi (more competitive), and kilpailullisin (the most competitive).