suuntautuneempi

Suuntautuneempi is a Finnish adjective that forms the comparative degree of suuntautunut. It describes something that is more oriented or more targeted than another, indicating a stronger focus on a particular direction, goal, or audience. The nuance suggests increased specificity or narrowing of scope.

Usage is common in analytical, strategic, and descriptive writing. It can modify nouns or be used predicatively. Typical collocations include suuntautuneempi tutkimus (a more targeted study), suuntautuneempi lähestymistapa (a more focused approach), and suuntautuneempi viestintä (more targeted communication). The term often contrasts with broader formulations, conveying a sharper emphasis on direction or aim.

Formation and style notes: suuntautuneempi is formed by adding the comparative suffix -empi to the stem associated with suuntautunut. The word is neutral and suitable for formal prose, research reports, and policy discussions, where increased focus or specificity is being described.

Examples:

Tämä tutkimus on suuntautuneempi kuin edellinen.

Yrityksen markkinointi on suuntautuneempi tiettyyn kohderyhmään.

See also: suuntautua, suuntautuminen, Finnish comparative adjective formation.