Yleiskäytöstä

Yleiskäytöstä is the elative form of the Finnish noun yleiskäyttö, meaning for general use or general usability. The term denotes broad applicability of a product, service, or standard, intended to serve a wide range of users and use cases rather than a single, specialized purpose.

In practice, yleiskäyttö is contrasted with erikoiskäyttö (specialized use). A product described as yleiskäyttöön suunniteltu is expected to be intuitive, accessible, and adaptable to varied contexts. In design and usability work, emphasis on yleiskäyttö supports universal design and inclusive usability, aiming to reduce barriers for users with diverse abilities.

Grammatically, yleiskäytöstä is the elative case of yleiskäyttö, used to indicate reference to general use, origin, or basis in a sentence. It may appear in phrases that discuss general-use requirements or general-use considerations. The exact form depends on sentence structure.

Etymology: yleiskäyttö is a compound of yleinen (general) and käyttö (use). The concept is common in Finnish technical and regulatory language, where products, services, and standards may be described as yleiskäyttöön suunnitellut or discussed in terms of general use.