pikkvormis

Pikkvormis is an Estonian term used to indicate that something is presented in long form, i.e., in an expanded or detailed version rather than in a concise or abbreviated one. Grammatically, pikkvormis functions as an adverbial participle or predicative modifier formed from pikkvorm (long form) with the suffix -is, and it is commonly used to describe content, questions, or data presentations.

In use, pikkvormis describes formats such as long-form articles, in-depth interviews, or extended analyses. It is often contrasted with lühivormis (short form) to signal a preference for thorough context and nuance. For example, a pikkvormis intervjuu would be a lengthy, feature-style interview, whereas a pikkvormis artikkel would include background, sources, and multiple perspectives beyond a short summary.

In linguistics and information design, the term also appears when distinguishing between detailed versus condensed representations of information, such as datasets, forms, or responses.

Etymology: pikkvormis is built from pikk 'long' and vorm 'form', with the suffix -is indicating a predicative or adverbial use.

Related terms include lühivormis (short form) and pikkvorm (long form) as a head noun. The concept aligns with English long-form or expanded content and is prevalent in Estonian media, academia, and digital communication where length-based content differentiation is useful.