Kokonaisvaltaiseksi

Kokonaisvaltaiseksi is a Finnish translative form of the adjective kokonaisvaltainen, used to describe a state or process in which something is made holistic, comprehensive, or integrated. The term appears in formal and academic language to indicate that all relevant parts are considered as a single, interconnected whole rather than in isolation.

Etymology and form: kokonaisvaltainen is built from kokonainen (whole, complete) and the suffix -valtainen, which expresses a characteristic or tendency. The ending -ksi marks the translative case, signaling a change of state or transformation into that state. Thus kokonaisvaltaiseksi denotes “into a holistic/comprehensive form.” The related noun kokonaisvaltaisuus refers to holistic or system-wide character.

Usage: The expression is common in policy, governance, health, education, and organizational development contexts. It often appears with verbs of transformation, for example, making or developing something kokonaisvaltaiseksi, or framing approaches as kokonaisvaltaisia lähestymistapoja (holistic approaches). It emphasizes integrated consideration of multiple components, stakeholders, and time horizons.

Examples:

- Hanke pyrittiin tekemään kokonaisvaltaiseksi.

- Organisaation kehittämisessä on tärkeää edetä kokonaisvaltaiseksi lähestymistavaksi.

- Kokonaisvaltaiseksi kehittäminen tarkoittaa, että tekniset, sosiaaliset ja ympäristötekijät otetaan huomioon alusta loppuun.

See also: kokonaisvaltainen, kokonaisvaltaisuus, holistic, integrated approach.

Notes: The term reflects a preference for systems thinking and multi-perspective assessment, especially when evaluating outcomes, impacts, or reforms. It is most at home in Finnish-language discussions that aim to avoid fragmentary or piecemeal solutions.