laveasti

Laveasti is a Finnish adverb meaning broadly or widely, used to indicate that something is done, described, or distributed in a wide or comprehensive manner rather than narrowly. It appears mainly in written Finnish, including journalism, academic writing, and formal speech, and is less common in casual conversation where synonyms like laajasti or yleisesti are often preferred.

Usage and nuance

Laveasti conveys a sense of breadth that goes beyond a narrow focus. It can modify verbs, nouns, or clauses to emphasize scope, range, or overall coverage. For example, "Tutkimus on laveasti käsitelty" translates roughly to "The study has been treated broadly." Similarly, "Ilmiöstä on laveasti kirjoitettu" means "Much has been written about the phenomenon." The term tends to be associated with neutral or formal tone; in more everyday language, speakers might choose laajasti or kattavasti depending on context.

Origin and relation to other terms

The word is formed from a root related to width or breadth, combined with the adverbial suffix -sti. It is closely related in meaning to laajasti (widely, extensively) and to phrases like laaja-alaisesti (in a broad, interdisciplinary sense). The choice among these words often depends on register and the speaker’s emphasis on breadth versus depth.

See also

Laajasti, laaja-alaisesti, yleisesti, kattavasti.