mahdollistavaan

Ma hdollistavaan is the illative singular form of the Finnish participial adjective ma hdollistava, which derives from the verb mahdollistaa meaning “to enable” or “to make possible.” The participial adjective conveys the sense of enabling or facilitating. When used with a noun in the illative case, it forms phrases such as mahdollistavaan lähestymistapaan (to an enabling approach) or mahdollistavaan suunnitteluun (to enabling design). This construction is common in Finnish administrative, educational, and social discourse.

In meaning, mahdollistavaan denotes something that creates or enhances opportunities, removes barriers, or makes it possible for people to participate, learn, work, or access services. It emphasizes facilitation and inclusivity rather than merely enabling from a technical standpoint. The term is often used to describe policies, practices, or tools intended to increase accessibility and participation for diverse groups.

Common contexts and usage include public administration, education, social services, and design thinking. Phrases frequently found in professional discourse include mahdollistavaan työotteeseen (toward an enabling approach), mahdollistavaan suunnitteluun (toward enabling design), and mahdollistavaan ohjaukseen (toward enabling guidance). The concept aligns with broader Finnish priorities around equality, inclusion, and user-centered service delivery.

Related terms include the verb mahdollistaa (to enable) and the noun mahdollisuus (opportunity). The adjective mahdollistava and its illative form mahdollistavaan are standard linguistic tools for describing practices and solutions that aim to broaden participation and reduce barriers.