lukukelpoista

Lukukelpoista is a Finnish adjective meaning readable or legible, used to describe text or typography that can be read easily by the intended audience. The related noun lukukelpoisuus refers to readability or legibility in general. The form lukukelpoista appears in partitive constructions, such as lukukelpoista tekstiä.

Etymology and sense: the term is formed from lukeminen (reading) and kelpoisuus (suitability or fitness), signaling that something is suitable for reading. In usage, it carries a practical emphasis on how easily readers can process written material.

Usage and context: lukukelpoista is commonly applied in typography, publishing, and public communications. Achieving lukukelpoista tekstiä involves choices that affect comprehension: appropriate font type and size, sufficient contrast, reasonable line length and line spacing, clear headings, concise sentences, and consistent formatting. In digital contexts, accessibility guidelines and best practices—such as those promoting readable contrast, scalable text, and straightforward navigation—support lukukelpoisuutta for diverse readers, including those with visual impairments or reading disabilities.

Examples: a document can be described as lukukelpoista, meaning it is structured and written in a way that facilitates easy reading. Writers may strive for simple language and logical flow to enhance lukukelpoisuus.

See also: luettavuus (readability), selkeys (clarity), tekstin saavutettavuus (text accessibility).

Notes: The term is primarily used within Finnish language contexts and reflects a common standard in evaluating how easily printed or digital text can be read by the target audience.