Minimoitava

Minimoitava is a Finnish adjective or present participle meaning "that can be minimized" or "minimizable." It is formed from the verb minimoida (to minimize) with the suffix -ttava, which in Finnish marks a descriptive form indicating potential or capability. The word is mainly used in technical or formal language and appears in contexts such as mathematics, economics, and software user interfaces.

In usage, minimoitava describes objects, quantities, or features that may be reduced or brought to a smaller size or lower value. Examples include minimoitavat kustannukset (costs that can be minimized) and minimoitava ikkuna (a window that can be minimized) in software interfaces. In optimization discussions, the term may appear when referring to variables or objectives targeted for minimization, though more common terms in such contexts are minimointi or minimoitava arvo depending on the exact phrasing.

Usage notes: While minimoitava is a valid Finnish word, it is relatively specialized and may seem uncommon outside technical documentation. Related noun forms include minimoiminen or minimointi for the act of minimizing, and field-specific terms may vary.

See also: minimoida, minimointi, optimointi, käyttöliittymä terminology.

References: For linguistic background on Finnish participial forms, see Finnish-language reference works such as Kotus resources.