Yleisluonteinen

Yleisluonteinen is a Finnish adjective meaning of general character or of a general nature. It describes something that applies broadly rather than to a specific case, observation, or instance. The term is used to indicate that a statement, phenomenon, or characteristic is not tied to particular circumstances but is widely applicable. The word is composed of yleis- (general, common) and luonteinen (having character or nature).

In usage, yleisluonteinen describes generality in both everyday and formal contexts. It can modify nouns to express non-specificity, such as yleisluonteinen väite (a general claim) or yleisluonteinen ongelma (a general problem). In academic writing, it helps distinguish broad, overarching conclusions from case-specific results. The term contrasts with more specific or context-bound descriptions; for example, a statement may be general in nature but not universally valid.

Etymology: from yleinen, meaning general, and luonteinen, meaning natural or inherent in character. The compound emphasizes the inherent generality or broad applicability of what is described. Related terms include yleinen (general) and potentially erikois- or erityisluonteinen (special in character), depending on context and usage. The expression is typical of formal Finnish and may appear in legal, philosophical, or scientific texts where precision about scope is important.