kykenevämpi

Kykenevämpi is a Finnish adjective in its comparative form, meaning "more capable" or "more able." It is derived from the base adjective kykenevä, which describes something or someone with greater capability. The comparative is formed with the suffix -mpi, a common pattern for Finnish adjectives of the -evä/-ävä type, yielding kykenenämpi → kykenemämpi? Actually kykenevä + -mpi gives kykenevämpi.

Etymology and form: The word combines the concept of ability (kyky) with the descriptive suffix -evä, producing kykenevä, and then adds the comparative suffix -mpi to express a higher degree of capability.

Usage: Kykenevämpi is primarily found in formal, technical, or literary contexts. In everyday Finnish, speakers often prefer alternatives such as kykyisempi or other phrasing to indicate a higher level of ability. The form can appear when precision or evaluative nuance is important, such as in assessments of performance, competence, or functionality.

Examples: Tämän koneen kykenemämpi suorittamaan monimutkaisia tehtäviä kuin vanha malli. Henkilö X on kykenemämpi johtamaan projektia kuin Y.

Related terms: kyky (ability), kykenevyys (ability, capability), kyvykäs (capable), kykyinen (capable, somewhat archaic/less common). See also Finnish comparative forms and adjectives ending in -evä.

Notes: The use of kykenevämpi can feel marked in casual speech; context and audience influence whether a speaker chooses this form or a more common synonym.