Kilpailullisesti

Kilpailullisesti is a Finnish adverb meaning "in a competitive manner" or "competitively." It is formed from the adjective kilpailullinen (competitive) with the adverbial suffix -isesti, which turns the adjective into an adverb describing how something is done or evaluated. The base noun kilpailu means competition, and related concepts include kilpailullisuus (competitiveness) and kilpailukyky (market competitiveness).

The term is used across disciplines such as business, economics, sports, and the social sciences to indicate that an action, evaluation, or strategy is considered from a competition-related perspective. Kilpailullisesti can modify verbs or clauses to convey that the assessment or behavior is driven by competitive factors rather than other criteria.

Usage examples:

- Kilpailullisesti tarkasteltuna markkinatilanne on tällä hetkellä kireä, ja yrityksen on sopeuduttava nopeasti.

- Tutkimuksessa mitattiin hinta, laatu ja toimitusvarmuus kilpailullisesti painottuen enemmän kustannustehokkuuteen.

Kilpailullisesti is commonly used in written Finnish to discuss strategy, performance, or outcomes in relation to competition. It is distinct from, but closely related to, terms such as kilpailullisuus (the nature of being competitive) and kilpailukyky (competitiveness in a market sense). Related concepts also include kilpailu (competition) and kilpailuasetelma (competitive situation).