tiefgreifendere

Tiefgreifendere is the comparative form of the German adjective tiefgreifend, used to describe something that is more profound or far-reaching than another thing. It commonly modifies nouns referring to changes, analyses, decisions, or effects, signaling greater depth, significance, or impact.

Etymology and usage context: tiefgreifend comes from tief (deep) and greifend (grasping). When comparing levels of depth or consequence, speakers often use the form tiefgreifendere to emphasize that one instance is more substantial than another. It appears with various nouns in both singular and plural forms, for example das tiefgreifendere Problem, eine tiefgreifendere Analyse, or tiefgreifendere Auswirkungen.

Typical contexts are formal or analytical writing, policy discussions, journalism, and academic work, where distinctions in depth or impact matter. The term can describe political decisions, social changes, scientific interpretations, or cultural phenomena that have more extensive implications than alternatives being considered.

Related terms and nuance: tiefgreifend remains the base adjective meaning "profound" or "far-reaching," while tiefergehend is another commonly used synonym. Tiefgreifendere often conveys a stronger sense of consequence or breadth than simply tiefgreifend or tiefergehend, without altering the fundamental meaning. Its use is appropriate when the writer aims to highlight that one option or outcome would have deeper or more pervasive effects.