Vajavaisessa
Vajavaisessa is the inessive form of the Finnish adjective vajavainen, used to describe something that is in a deficient or defective state. The term is common in technical, mechanical, and formal descriptive writing and is rarely applied to people, as it can be considered pejorative when used about individuals. For human conditions, Finnish typically uses terms like vammainen to denote disability.
Etymology and meaning: The word derives from vajavuus, meaning deficiency or flaw, and vajavainen, meaning defective
Usage: In Finnish writing, vajavaisessa tilassa or vajavaisessa järjestelmässä means “in a defective state” or “in
Nuance: The form emphasizes current condition and potential remediation rather than an intrinsic or permanent defect.
See also: vajavuus, vajavainen, vammaisuus.
References: Kielitoimiston sanakirja and other Finnish language resources.