vaativammin

Vaativammin is a Finnish adverb meaning more demanding or more stringent in manner. It describes the degree to which a task, expectation, or situation requires effort, skill, or strictness, relative to another reference point. The word is derived from the adjective vaativa, which means demanding or exacting, and it uses the common adverbial formation in Finnish with the suffix -mmin to express comparative degree.

In usage, vaativammin appears in contexts where the level of difficulty, rigor, or scrutiny is being compared. It is common in formal writing, journalism, education, and professional communication when the aim is to emphasize increased demands or higher standards. It can modify verbs to indicate how something is done, or describe the overall nature of a situation.

Examples:

- Hän suoritti tehtävän vaativammin kuin aiemmin. (He completed the task in a more demanding manner than before.)

- Keskustelu käytiin vaativammin kuin alun perin suunniteltiin. (The discussion was held in a more demanding way than originally planned.)

Nuances and frequency: vaativammin is a precise, somewhat formal term. It tends to appear when speakers want to stress that standards, criteria, or expectations have risen, rather than simply stating that something is difficult. While vaativammilla kuvauksilla (more demanding descriptions) are possible, the adjective vaativampi (more demanding) is often used for a direct comparison of attributes, with vaativammin reserved for manner or process.

See also: vaativa, vaativampi, Finnish adverb formation.