vastupidavamad

Vastupidavamad is the plural comparative form of the Estonian adjective vastupidav, meaning durable or resilient. It is used to describe multiple items or entities that are more durable than others. The form is common in contexts such as product comparisons, engineering analyses, and material evaluations to emphasize increased durability.

Formation and usage: In Estonian, the comparative degree is created by adding the suffix -avam to the stem, and the plural ending -ad is attached for plural nouns, producing vastupidavamad. The word agrees with the noun it modifies, for example vastupidavamad materjalid (more durable materials) or vastupidavamad osad (more durable parts). The positive plural form is vastupidavad, and the language also has a superlative form, which is typically expressed with additional elements or a different construction (often using kõige). Vastupidavamad serves to highlight relative durability rather than absolute quality.

Examples:

- Need materjalid on vastupidavamad kui teised, mis tähendab paremat pikaajalist vastupidavust.

- Võrreldes eelmise aastaga, on need komponendid vastupidavamad.

Etymology and related forms: Vastupidavamad is built from vastupidav (durable) with the comparative suffix -avam and the plural ending -ad. Related forms include vastupidavad (durable, plural) as the basic plural form and vastupidavam (more durable) in singular or masculine contexts. The term is widely used in technical and consumer discussions when durability is a key criterion.