Pienimuotoisesti

Pienimuotoisesti is a Finnish adverb meaning "in a small-scale or limited fashion." It describes the manner in which an action is performed, signaling a restricted scope, resources, or size rather than frequency or intensity. The adverb is formed from the adjective pienimuotoinen (small-scale) with the adverbial suffix -sti.

Usage of pienimuotoisesti occurs primarily in formal or semi-formal writing, such as project reports, event descriptions, research notes, and business planning. It is used to indicate that an activity is undertaken on a reduced scale, often as a pilot or test before broader implementation. The term contrasts with broader expressions like laajasti ("widely") and can emphasize practicality, cost efficiency, or incremental development.

Etymology: The term is derived from the adjective pienimuotoinen (small-scale) and the adverbial suffix -sti. Related forms include pienimuotoinen (adjective) and pienimuotoisuus (small-scale nature). Examples: Tapahtuma järjestettiin pienimuotoisesti, noin 50 osallistujan voimin. Tutkimus tehtiin pienimuotoisesti rajoitetulla otoskoolla. Projekti toteutettiin pienimuotoisesti ennen laajempaa käyttöönottoa.