kuvallinen

Kuvallinen is a Finnish adjective meaning pictorial or illustrated, used to describe content that includes images or relies on visual elements. It is formed with the root kuva, meaning image or picture, plus the suffix -llinen, which signals a characteristic. In Finnish, kuvallinen content typically refers to media or representations that combine text and imagery or are primarily visual.

In practice, kuvallinen is used for publications and materials where visuals are a defining feature. Common expressions include kuvallinen opas (an illustrated guide), kuvallinen sanakirja (an illustrated dictionary), and kuvallinen esitys (a visual presentation). The term is widespread in publishing, education, design, and information graphics, where images, diagrams, and layout play a central role in conveying information.

Kuvallinen often carries a nuance that highlights the importance of imagery, and it can be contrasted with textual-only or non-visual forms. It is sometimes interchangeable with kuvitettu (illustrated) when referring to materials that actually contain pictures, though kuvitettu emphasizes the presence of illustrations more explicitly. Related terms include kuvallinen, which is closely related though used in slightly different contexts, and kuvainnollinen, which more often refers to figurative or symbolic expression. Overall, kuvallinen helps describe media and communication that prioritize visual representation.