Ohjelmistollinen

Ohjelmistollinen is a Finnish adjective meaning software-related or software-based. It is formed from the noun ohjelmisto (software) with the derivational suffix -llinen, which creates adjectives describing a characteristic, relation, or aspect connected to the root concept. In technical writing, ohjelmistollinen is used to distinguish software-related aspects from hardware or other components.

The term is commonly found in information technology, software engineering, and IT documentation. It can be applied to systems, processes, or concerns that pertain to software, such as software architecture, software requirements, or software-driven behavior. For example, phrases like ohjelmistollinen arkkitehtuuri or ohjelmistolliset vaatimukset illustrate its usage to label software-centric elements. In some contexts, however, more common or clearer alternatives may be preferred, such as ohjelmistopainotteinen (software‑oriented) or ohjelmistoon liittyvä (related to software).

Etymologically, ohjelmistollinen follows a productive Finnish pattern of combining a base noun with the -llinen suffix to express “having to do with” or “characteristic of.” Because it is a technical term, its usage is largely restricted to IT, software development, and related fields, and it may be encountered in standards, scholarly writing, and industry documentation.

See also: ohjelmisto, laitteisto, ohjelmistokehitys, tietotekniikka, ohjelmistotuki.