kümnekordne

Kümnekordne is an Estonian word that translates to "tenfold" or "ten times" in English. It is used to describe a quantity, amount, or degree that is multiplied by ten. For example, if something increases tenfold, its value becomes ten times what it was originally.

The word is composed of two parts: "kümme," meaning "ten," and "kordne," which is a suffix indicating a multiple or a degree. This structure is common in Estonian for forming words that denote multiplication.

Kümnekordne can be applied in various contexts. In financial discussions, it might refer to a tenfold increase in profits or investments. In measurements, it could signify a tenfold magnification in a scientific instrument or a tenfold reduction in size. In everyday language, it can be used to emphasize a significant increase or decrease in any observable quantity. For instance, one might say a task became kümnekordne more difficult, implying a tenfold increase in its complexity. The word emphasizes a precise multiplication by the number ten, distinguishing it from more general terms for increase or decrease.