sovellettavampi

Sovellettavampi is a Finnish linguistic term used to describe the comparative form of the participle adjective sovellettava, meaning "applicable" or "relevant." The form sovellettavampi is produced by adding the comparative suffix -mpi to the stem sovellettav-, indicating that one option, rule, or measure is more applicable in a given context than another. It is primarily found in formal or technical Finnish, such as policy analyses, regulatory reviews, or academic discussions, and is less common in everyday language.

Etymology and morphology: The root comes from sovellettava, the passive participle of the verb soveltaa (to apply). The comparative suffix -mpi is attached to the stem, with standard consonant harmony. The word is close in meaning to soveltuvampi (more suitable) but carries a stronger emphasis on applicability to a specific set of circumstances rather than general fitness.

Usage notes: Sovellettavampi is appropriate when comparing how well different options fit a regulatory or procedural context. It may be perceived as formal or technical. Preferred alternatives in more everyday or policy-neutral style include paremmittain soveltuva or soveltuvampi, depending on nuance.

Example: Vaihtoehto A on sovellettavampi kuin vaihtoehto B tässä tapauksessa, koska se kattaa suuremman joukon olosuhteita.

See also: sovellettavuus, soveltuvampi, soveltaa, Finnish comparative forms.