Kaikentyyppinen

Kaikentyyppinen is a Finnish adjective meaning “of all kinds” or “of every type.” It is used to describe a group, phenomenon, or concept that spans multiple kinds or categories. The word is a compound formed from a root meaning all and the adjective typer “tyyppinen” (type-like), signaling breadth and variety.

Usage and nuance: Kaikentyyppinen emphasizes inclusiveness across different kinds rather than a single type. It commonly appears in descriptions of ranges, datasets, product selections, problems, or phenomena that are heterogeneous. The term can be found in both formal and informal writing, but it often carries a descriptive or evaluative nuance rather than precise taxonomy.

Examples: kaikentyyppinen ongelma (a problem of all kinds), kaikentyyppinen valikoima (a range spanning all kinds). Inflection follows standard Finnish adjective declension, e.g., kaikentyyppinen (nominative singular), kaikentyyppisen (genitive singular), kaikentyyppistä (partitive), kaikentyyppiset (nominative plural).

Relation to other terms: Kaikentyyppinen sits near words like monipuolinen (versatile), monimuotoinen (multifaceted), and laaja-alainen (broad-ranging). It is most suitable when describing breadth and diversity across multiple kinds rather than a single, well-defined category.