Cloggier

/ˈklɔɡiər/ adjective

Definition

More likely to clog or become blocked; more heavy and restrictive.

Etymology

Comparative form of 'cloggy' (prone to clogging), formed by adding '-er' to the adjective root. Follows standard English rules for creating comparative adjectives.

Kelly Says

The comparative form of adjectives in English has an interesting split: short words use '-er' (cloggier, faster) while longer ones use 'more' (more awkward, more magnificent)—linguists debate where exactly the cutoff should be!

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