Gappier

/ˈɡæpiər/ adjective

Definition

More full of gaps or spaces; having a greater number or size of openings.

Etymology

Comparative form of 'gappy' (full of gaps), formed by adding '-er' to the adjective 'gappy', which itself comes from 'gap' plus the suffix '-y'.

Kelly Says

Comparative adjectives like 'gappier' show how we build comparison into single words instead of using 'more gappy'—it's quicker and flows better, which is why English speakers naturally prefer it in speech.

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