Erityiskysymys

Erityiskysymys is a Finnish noun meaning a special or exceptional question. It is formed by combining erityinen (special, particular) with kysymys (question). The term is used in a variety of contexts, but it is most common in educational and research settings.

In exams and assignments, erityiskysymys refers to a question that stands outside the standard set of items. It may be optional or mandatory and is often designed to test higher-order thinking, analytical ability, or the ability to apply knowledge beyond routine problems. Depending on the assessment design, answering an erityiskysymys can carry additional points or be used to differentiate between students.

In surveys, erityiskysymys denotes a targeted or ad hoc question directed at a specific topic or subgroup, used to gather information not covered by the main questionnaire. In governmental or organizational documents, the term may appear to indicate a special inquiry or request addressed to authorities, rather than a commonplace question.

Grammatical notes: erityiskysymys is a neutral, countable noun. The plural form is erityiskysymykset, and the genitive is erityiskysymyksen. The word follows standard Finnish compounding and capitalization rules.

See also: kysymys, kysely, erikoiskysymys.