Maksimoitavaksi

Maksimoitavaksi is a Finnish verbal form derived from the verb maksimoida, meaning to maximize. It represents the passive infinitive and is typically translated as “to be maximized” or “to be capable of being maximized.” The form is used to describe processes, goals, or criteria where the outcome should or can be increased.

Morphology and meaning: Maksimoitavaksi is formed with the stem of maksimoida plus the suffix -ttavaksi, which marks a passive infinitive in Finnish. It conveys a state or action directed at maximization from a passive perspective, for example when something is designated to be maximized or designed to allow maximum results. The corresponding active infinitive is maksimoida, and the related participial forms include maksimoitava (the passive present participle used attributively).

Usage: The form appears mainly in formal, technical, or written Finnish, especially in optimization, economics, engineering, and policy contexts. It is common in noun phrases and clauses that outline purposes, requirements, or design criteria. Examples of usage include maksimoitavaksi asetetut tavoitteet (the goals to be maximized) and maksimoitavaksi suunniteltu järjestelmä (a system designed to be maximized). In everyday speech, alternative constructions with active forms or other infinitives are more frequent.

Relation to other forms: Maksimoitavaksi contrasts with maksimoida (to maximize) and maksimoitava (the passive present participle, used attributively, e.g., maksimoitava tavoite). The choice of form depends on whether the emphasis is on the action’s actor, the passive state, or a design criterion within a sentence.

See also: maksimoida, maksimoitava, passive infinitive Finnish grammar.