laajempi

Laajempi is a Finnish adjective meaning broader or more extensive. It is the comparative form of laaja and is used to describe greater extent, size, or scope compared to something else. The comparative is formed with the suffix -mpi attached to the stem of laaja, yielding laajempi.

The word is common in both spoken and written Finnish and can describe physical dimensions, such as laajempi alue (a broader area), or abstract concepts, such as laajempi katsaus (a broader overview) or laajempi ymmärrys (a broader understanding). It is suitable for formal and informal registers alike, including journalism, academic writing, and everyday language.

Grammatically laajempi inflects like other Finnish adjectives, agreeing with the noun in number and case. For plural nouns you typically see forms such as laajempia (broader ones) or laajempien, depending on the grammatical case. The word is closely related to laaja (the positive form) and to related terms such as laajuus (scope or extent) and laajentaa (to widen).

Usage notes emphasize that laajempi often signals a shift toward increased breadth in a discussion of topics, datasets, regions, or timelines. It conveys that a comparison involves a noticeable expansion in coverage or scope, rather than mere enlargement of a single dimension.

See also: laaja, laajuus, laajentaa, laajentuminen.