Muotoutuvia

Muotoutuvia is a Finnish grammatical form derived from the verb muotoutua, meaning to take shape or develop. It is the plural partitive form of the present active participle muotoutuva, which functions as an adjective describing ongoing formation or development. In use, muotoutuvia describes multiple nouns that are currently in the process of taking shape rather than being fully formed.

In morphology, muotoutuva attaches the participle suffix -va to the verb stem muotoutu-, producing an adjective that conveys an ongoing state. The corresponding plural partitive form muotoutuvia is used with plural nouns in partitive or similar contexts, for example muotoutuvia ideoita (ideas that are taking shape) or muotoutuvia suunnitelmia (plans that are being formed). This form highlights process and potential rather than finished results.

Usage notes and nuance: muotoutuvia emphasizes development, iteration, and change. It is commonly found in discussions of design, planning, scientific research, and creative processes where outcomes are not yet finalized. The construction allows speakers to focus on current dynamics rather than completed outcomes, making it a useful descriptor in narratives about evolution, prototyping, or evolving theories.

See also: muotoutua, muotoutuva, Finnish participle forms, -va/-vä adjectives, partitive case in Finnish.