Tapauskohtaisia

Tapauskohtaisia is a Finnish adjective meaning “case-specific” or “on a case-by-case basis.” It describes measures, decisions, or guidelines that are tailored to the characteristics of individual cases rather than applying universal rules. The form tapauskohtaisia is the plural partitive used with plural nouns, as in tapauskohtaisia ratkaisuja or tapauskohtaisia hoitosuosituksia.

Etymology: The word combines tapaus (case or instance) and kohtainen (pertaining to, characteristic of). The compound emphasizes distinguishing rules or actions by the specifics of each case rather than applying the same approach to all.

Usage: The term is common in legal, administrative, policy-making, healthcare, and research contexts. It signals flexibility or specificity in applying rules or recommendations. In such contexts, decisions or guidelines are made by considering the particulars of each case.

Examples: Government guidelines may include case-specific exemptions. Hospitals may issue case-specific treatment plans for patients with complex needs. In research reporting, case-specific analyses can reflect variations between subjects.

Related terms: The adverb tapuskohtaisesti is used to describe actions done on a case-by-case basis. The broader concept of case-specificity is often discussed in contrast to universal or one-size-fits-all approaches.