kimmoisempi

Kimmoisempi is the Finnish comparative form of the adjective kimmoisa, meaning elastic, pliant, or resilient. It is used to describe something that has a greater degree of elasticity or adaptability than another thing. The term can apply to physical materials, such as rubbers or springs, as well as to abstract qualities like plans, processes, or organizations that are more flexible or resilient in response to change.

Etymology and grammar: kimmoisempi is formed by adding the comparative suffix -isempi to the stem kimmoisa. This pattern is typical for adjectives of the -isa class in Finnish. The corresponding superlative form would express the highest degree of elasticity, while the base form kimmoisa indicates a single level of elasticity; kimmoisempi indicates a higher degree relative to another item.

Usage: In everyday Finnish, kimmoisempi is common in technical, descriptive, and figurative contexts. Examples include: Tämä materiaali on kimmoisempi kuin tuo, meaning “This material is more elastic than that.” and yrityksen ratkaisut ovat kimmoisempia, meaning “the company’s solutions are more resilient.” The word readily combines with plural nouns and with partitive or genitive cases as required by grammar.

Relation to other terms: kimmoisa relates to synonyms such as elastinen and joustava, though kimmoisa emphasizes internal elasticity or adaptability. In Finnish language resources, kimmoisempi is noted as the standard comparative form for describing increased elasticity or flexibility.

See also: kimmoisa, elasticity, Finnish grammar, Kotus (Finnish Language Society) resources, elastinen, joustava.