Soveltavasti

Soveltavasti is a Finnish adverb meaning "in a suitable, appropriate, or fitting manner." It describes how an action is performed to meet the requirements or constraints of a situation. The word is formed from soveltuva ("suitable, applicable") plus the adverbial suffix -sti, and, as an adverb, it is invariable.

In usage, soveltavasti is common in manuals, guidelines, academic writing, law, and policy texts, where it indicates that procedures, judgments, or explanations should respect the context, resources, safety considerations, and practical feasibility. It clarifies that actions are not abstract, but tailored to circumstances. It is often contrasted with more general terms such as "well" or "properly," where soveltavasti emphasizes contextual fit rather than general quality.

Examples include: "Toimenpiteet on suoritettava soveltavasti ottaen huomioon riskit ja ympäristöolosuhteet." (The measures must be carried out in a manner appropriate to the risks and environmental conditions.) "Käytännön opastuksessa ohjeet on syytä noudattaa soveltavasti ja joustavasti." (In practice, the instructions should be followed in a way that is suitable and flexible.)

See also: soveltuvuus, soveltaa, sovellettavuus.