püsivam

Püsivam is the comparative form of the Estonian adjective püsiv, meaning persistent, enduring or lasting. It is used to express a higher degree of persistence or durability when comparing two or more elements. The form signals that one item remains or endures to a greater extent than another.

Morphology and usage: püsivam is formed from püsiv by adding the comparative suffix -am. In sentences it inflects like other adjectives to agree with the noun in number and case. Examples: "See lahendus on püsivam kui teine" (This solution is more persistent than the other). In plural, the form becomes püsivamad (these solutions are more persistent). The word is common in formal, analytical, and descriptive contexts, including research reports, policy discussions, and media commentary.

Nuance and context: püsivam emphasizes a stronger or more durable persistence than a baseline or alternative. It often appears when evaluating strategies, trends, behavior, or phenomena over time. While püsiv is general and neutral, püsivam adds a degree of comparison, and sometimes a sense of robustness or resilience in the subject described.

Related forms and synonyms: the superlative of püsiv is püsivaim, indicating the most persistent among a group. Synonyms or near-synonyms include kestlik and järjepidev, though each carries its own nuance. Antonyms include lühiajaline or ajutine, indicating shorter or temporary persistence.

See also: püsiv, püsivaim, kestlik, järjepidev.