Systemaattisella

Systemaattisella is the adessive singular form of the Finnish adjective systemaattinen, meaning systematic or methodical. It is used to describe the manner or approach in which actions are taken, processes unfold, or conclusions are drawn. In sentences it typically accompanies nouns to express “in a systematic way” or “with a systematic approach.”

Etymology and form: systemaattisella derives from systemaattinen, which itself stems from the root systema (system) with the Finnish adjective suffix -inen, and the adessive suffix -lla to indicate “on/with” a certain method or manner. The form is used when the adjective modifies a noun in the adessive case, such as systemaattisella tavalla or systemaattisella tutkimusotteella.

Usage and nuance: the term conveys thoroughness, consistency, and a predefined, repeatable procedure. It is common in academic, scientific, and professional writing to describe research methods, analysis, or workflows that follow a clear, organized protocol. While it implies rigor, it does not automatically express superiority or perfection; context usually indicates the level of stringency.

Common collocations: systemaattinen tutkimusotte

systemaattisesti is the corresponding adverb, while phrases like systemaattisella tavalla, systemaattisilla menetelmillä, and systemaattinen analyysi are typical. Synonyms include järjestelmällinen (orderly) and suunnitelmallinen (well-planned), though there are subtle differences in emphasis.

See also: systemaattinen, järjestelmällinen, suunnitelmallinen, tieteellinen tutkimus.