Yleistetyn

Yleistetyn is the genitive singular form of the Finnish participial adjective yleistetty, which means "generalized." The form is used to describe a noun that is characterized as being generalized or abstracted, for example in phrases like yleistetyn käsitteen takaama ilmiö or yleistetyn tutkimuksen tulokset. Yleistetyn functions as part of a noun phrase rather than as an independent noun.

Usage and nuance

In Finnish, yleistetty indicates that a statement, concept, or analysis has been generalized, i.e., it emphasizes broad, non-specific features rather than details. This nuance makes yleistetyn common in academic, scientific, or philosophical writing where general principles or summaries are discussed. It contrasts with more specific or detailed terms such as yksityiskohtainen or tarkka. Typical constructions place yleistetyn as an adjective in the genitive singular to modify a noun, for example: yleistetyn käsitteen kuvaama ilmiö (the phenomenon described by the generalized concept) or yleistetyn tutkimuksen tulokset (the results of the generalized study).

Etymology and grammar

The form derives from yleistää, meaning "to generalize," with the participial adjective yleistetty meaning "generalized." The genitive singular ending -n marks yleistetyn as a modifier in phrases where the head noun appears in the genitive or in other cases. Finnish participles used as adjectives decline for case just like other adjectives, so forms such as yleistetyn käsitteen, yleistetyn tutkimuksen, or yleistetyn väitteen are all correct depending on the syntactic role.