Regulatiivinen

Regulatiivinen is a Finnish adjective meaning regulatory or regulative. It is used to describe things that regulate, govern, or manage processes, systems, or organizations. The term appears across technical, legal, scientific, and policy contexts to denote regulation-related aspects rather than normative approval alone.

Etymology: Regulatiivinen is formed from the noun regula (rule) with the common Finnish suffix -iivinen, linked to other regulation-related words such as regulointi (regulation) and regulaattori (regulator). The root traces back to Latin regula, meaning rule.

Usage: In law and public administration, regulatiivinen is used to refer to regulation and regulatory mechanisms. In science and medicine, it denotes systems and processes that control or modulate activity, such as regulatiiviset mekanismit. In information technology and compliance, it appears in discussions of regulatory requirements and governance.

Related terms: säätelevä, sääntely, regulaattori, regulointi. The concept is closely related to normative terms but is distinguished by its emphasis on regulation and control of systems rather than mere standards.