Erityisluonteiset

Erityisluonteiset is Finnish for “special in nature” and functions as an adjective in plural form. The term describes nouns that have a distinctive, exceptional, or non-typical character. It is used in everyday language as well as descriptive writing to indicate that something possesses features that set it apart from what is ordinary or expected, whether these features pertain to temperament, behavior, traits, or circumstances.

Etymology and form: The word is built from the prefix erityis-, which conveys special or particular, combined with luonteinen, meaning of nature or character. As such, erityisluonteinen describes something with a special nature, and erityisluonteiset is the corresponding plural form used before or after the noun in sentences.

Usage and contexts: The term appears in general discourse, and more specifically in fields such as psychology, sociology, education, and descriptive writing. It can refer to people, behaviors, or situations that are not typical. For example, erityisluonteiset piirteet means special characteristics or traits, and erityisluonteiset olosuhteet refers to special circumstances. While useful as a broad descriptor, the phrase can be vague without additional context or specification.

Nuances and alternatives: Because the term is broad, it may benefit from more precise phrasing in formal writing. Depending on the context, terms like poikkeukselliset, ainutlaatuiset, yksilölliset ominaisuudet, or erityistarpeet may convey a more exact sense of what is being described.

See also: erittyinen, luonne, ominaisuus, erityisopetus, erityistarpeet.