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minimalistiseen

Minimalistiseen is the illative singular form of the Finnish adjective minimalistinen, used to express doing something in a minimalist manner or style. The form derives from the Finnish word minimalismi (minimalism) and the adjective stem minimalistinen, which describes things related to minimalism in various contexts. In Finnish grammar, illative forms indicate movement into or into a state, so minimalistiseen is used when the action is performed in or toward a minimalist way.

Usage and meaning

Minimalistiseen appears in prose and written design contexts to describe actions, styles, or appearances that emphasize

Examples

- Hankkeen suunnittelu toteutettiin minimalistiseen tyyliin, jossa korostettiin puhtaita linjoja ja toistuvia geometrisiä muotoja.

- Pukeutuminen minimalistiseen asuun korostaa yksinkertaisia leikkauksia ja neutraaleja värejä.

- Sisustusprojektissa pyrittiin minimalistiseen ilmeeseen, jossa tärkeää on toiminnallinen tila ja tyhjä tila.

Etymology

Minimalistiseen is formed from minimalistinen, which comes from minimalismi, the Finnish term for minimalism. The illative

See also

Minimalismi, minimalistinen design, Finnish grammar.

simplicity
and
a
reduced
aesthetic.
It
is
commonly
employed
in
discussions
of
design,
architecture,
art,
interior
decorating,
fashion,
and
lifestyle
writing
where
a
minimalist
approach
is
central.
The
term
helps
convey
a
deliberate
choice
to
prioritize
essential
elements
and
to
avoid
superfluous
details.
form
-iseen/-iseen
attaches
to
the
adjective
to
indicate
“into/in
a
…
way,”
depending
on
the
noun
it
modifies.