kokonaisempaan

Kokonaisempaan is a Finnish grammatical form rather than a standalone concept. It is the illative singular form of the comparative adjective kokonaisempi, meaning “more holistic” or “more complete.” It is used to modify a noun in the illative case, typically in phrases such as “kokonaisempaan …” where the noun indicates direction or movement into a more holistic state or approach.

Grammatical notes: In Finnish, adjectives agree with the noun they modify in case. The base adjective kokonaisempi forms several inflected shapes; kokonaisempaan is the illative singular form, for example in kokonaisempaan lähestymistapaan (into a more holistic approach) or kokonaisempaan näkökulmaan (into a more holistic perspective). It does not function as an independent noun; it is a grammatical form of the adjective.

Usage: The term is common in discussions about research, policy, design, and evaluation where a more holistic or integrative stance is contrasted with a fragmented one. It serves to highlight a greater emphasis on overall systems, interconnected factors, or comprehensive outcomes.

Examples:

- Haluamme siirtyä kokonaisempaan lähestymistapaan. (We want to move toward a more holistic approach.)

- Päätöksenteossa tarvitaan kokonaisempaan näkökulmaan perustuva arviointi. (In decision-making, an assessment based on a more holistic perspective is needed.)

Etymology and related forms: kokonaisempi derives from kokonaisuus (wholeness, totality) with the comparative suffix -empi. Related terms include kokonaisuus, kokonaisempi, and various inflected forms used to fit different cases.