Mukaisuus

Mukaisuus is a Finnish noun that denotes the quality or state of being alike, similar, or in accordance with something. It can refer to likeness between objects, ideas, or measurements, or to the degree to which something fits a set of criteria or expectations. The term is used in both everyday language and more formal or analytical contexts to express alignment or correspondence.

Etymology: The word comes from the adjective mukainen, meaning similar, corresponding or fitting, combined with the noun-forming suffix -isuus to express an abstract quality. The form mukaisuus has historical usage in Finnish, particularly in discussions of comparison, conformity, or compliance with standards.

Usage and scope: In general discourse mukaisuus signals a relationship of two or more things that match or comply. In science, law, and administration it describes the extent to which actions, measurements, or categories are consistent with established rules or hypotheses. It can describe both exact matches and approximate similarities, depending on context and precision.

Examples: Toimenpiteen mukaisuus sääntöihin varmistetaan auditoinnissa. Tutkimustulosten mukaisuus hypoteesiin osoitettiin tilastollisesti.

See also: samankaltaisuus, yhdenmukaisuus, soveltuvuus, konformiteetti.