Eritasoisesti

Eritasoisesti is a Finnish adverb meaning “to varying degrees” or “in varying levels.” It is formed from the adjective eritasoinen, which describes something that has different levels or degrees, with the adverbial suffix -sti. The term is used to express non-uniformity in the magnitude of a phenomenon across cases, groups, or contexts.

In practice, eritasoisesti describes situations where effects, outcomes, or measurements differ across components rather than being uniform. It is commonly found in academic and analytical writing, particularly in social sciences, education, health research, and reporting, to acknowledge heterogeneity in results. The adverb emphasizes the presence of variation in magnitude rather than the mere existence of a difference.

Usage examples illustrate the nuance: “Tutkimuksen tulokset jakautuivat eritasoisesti eri ikäryhmissä,” meaning the results varied by degree across age groups. “Vaikutus oli eritasoisesti suurempi vanhemmilla osallistujilla” indicates a greater effect in one subgroup but not uniformly across all participants. The phrase can be combined with verbs describing distribution or impact, such as “jakaantua,” “vaikuttaa,” or “esiintyä.”

Eritasoisesti is typically seen in formal writing and may be considered specialized terminology in everyday language. It complements terms that describe overall trends by signaling the extent of variation within those trends. See also: eritasoinen, erilaista, vaihtelevasti.