pitkäaikaisempaa

Pitkäaikaisempaa is a Finnish comparative adjective meaning "more long-term" or "longer-term." It is used to compare the temporal duration or horizon of something relative to another thing. The form derives from the base adjective pitkäaikainen (long-term) and uses the comparative suffix -mpa/-mpä, with the partitive singular ending in many common constructions, producing kuten pitkäaikaisempaa.

Morphology and usage notes: The comparative form is pitkäaikaisempi; when the object of a sentence is in the partitive case, the form becomes pitkäaikaisempaa (for example, pitkäaikaisempaa hoitoa). This word functions as an adjective and must agree with the noun it modifies in number and case. It typically appears in formal or policy-oriented language, planning discussions, healthcare, finance, and research contexts where longer time horizons are being contrasted with shorter ones.

Typical usage and meaning: Pitkäaikaisempaa emphasizes a greater degree of temporal continuity or planning beyond the near term. It helps express a shift toward longer planning horizons, extended care arrangements, or sustained investments. For example, sentences such as “Tarvitaan pitkäaikaisempaa rahoitusta” (More long-term funding is needed) or “Pitkäaikaisempaa suunnittelua tarvitaan” illustrate its function in comparing approaches, strategies, or requirements across time frames.

Etymology: The word combines pitkäaikainen (long-term) with the comparative suffix -mpa/-mpä, modified to the appropriate case form in use.

See also: pitkäaikainen.