Määrääviä

Määrääviä is a Finnish adjective that translates to "determining," "decisive," or "controlling" in English. It describes something that has a significant influence or power over a situation, outcome, or entity. The word is derived from the verb "määrätä," which means "to determine," "to order," or "to appoint."

In various contexts, määrääviä can refer to factors that are crucial for a decision or result. For example, economic conditions might be määrääviä for a company's profitability, or a specific scientific discovery could be a määräävä moment in the history of a field. The term can also imply authority or dominance, suggesting something that dictates or governs. A legal ruling might be described as määräävä if it sets a precedent or has widespread legal implications. The adjective emphasizes the power to shape or control.