Kilpailullisissa

Kilpailullisissa is a Finnish word form that functions as the inessive plural form of the adjective kilpailullinen, meaning "competitive" or "related to competition." It is used to describe nouns in contexts that involve competition, typically referring to multiple situations, conditions, or environments.

Etymology and grammar: The word derives from kilpailla, meaning to compete, combined with the adjective-forming suffix -llinen. The inessive plural ending -issa/-issä attaches to the adjective to modify a plural noun, so kilpailullisissa translates roughly to "in competitive [contexts/situations]." This form is common when speaking about plural settings or conditions where competition is a factor.

Usage and examples: Kilpailullisissa tilanteissa yritysten on reagoitava nopeasti markkinoiden muutoksiin. Kilpailullisissa olosuhteissa tutkimusmenetelmien luotettavuus voi vaihdella. These phrases illustrate how the adjective describes the nature of the context rather than a specific noun, signaling that the following actions or observations pertain to competitive environments.

Related forms and notes: The base adjective kilpailullinen has other inflectional forms, such as kilpailulliset (nominative plural) or kilpailulliseen (illative singular), and can modify singular or plural nouns accordingly. The meaning remains “competitive” in all contexts, with the inessive plural emphasizing multiple, ongoing competitive contexts.

In translations, kilpailullisissa is typically rendered as "in competitive contexts" or "in competitive environments." It is widely used in business, sports, research, and policy discussions to frame analysis or observations within the framework of competition.