Kaavassa

Kaavassa is a Finnish word form derived from the noun kaava, which broadly means pattern, template, formula, or plan. Kaavassa is the inessive singular form, meaning “in the pattern/diagram” or “in the plan.” In Finnish, kaavassa is used to indicate that something is shown or specified within a diagram, blueprint, chart, or schematic.

Usage of kaavassa occurs across technical writing, architecture, engineering, mathematics, and design contexts. It functions to point readers to information depicted in a visual representation. For example, in Finnish one might say that dimensions are shown in the diagram by writing mitat on esitetty kaavassa, or that the scale is indicated in the diagram as the information appears kaavassa. While the sentence structure may vary, kaavassa consistently marks location within the visual reference.

Relation to related forms and concepts: kaava is the root meaning pattern or template, with various inflected forms used in Finnish grammar and style. In technical and descriptive writing, kaavassa commonly appears alongside other terms that describe drawings, plans, or models. The broader concept of kaava—template, model, or schematic—underpins its usage in planning, design, and analysis.

See also: kaava; kaavat; kaavoitus.