planmäßige

Planmäßig is a German adjective meaning “in accordance with a plan; scheduled; orderly; methodical.” It describes actions, processes, or outcomes that follow a predetermined plan or schedule, or that are carried out in a systematic, orderly manner. The form planmäßige is the attributive form used before a singular noun, as in planmäßige Durchführung, and reflects the standard adjective ending in German.

Etymology and usage contexts: planmäßig is formed from Plan (plan) and the suffix -mäßig, which signals manner or mode. The word is common in administrative, technical, and organizational language, where it conveys reliability and adherence to a schedule or planned sequence of steps.

Grammatical notes: planmäßig is the base form. Planmäßige is the attributive form used before singular nouns in various genders (for example Der planmäßige Ablauf, Die planmäßige Durchführung, Das planmäßige Verfahren). In plural usage with a definite article one writes Die planmäßigen Abläufe. In predicative position, the adverbial form planmäßig is used: Der Ablauf verlief planmäßig.

Typical usage and examples: The term appears in contexts such as planmäßige Wartung, planmäßige Prüfungen, and planmäßige Abläufe, emphasizing that activities are performed as scheduled. It is often used in reports, audits, project management, and logistics to denote compliance with a predefined plan.

See also: Planmäßigkeit (the quality or condition of being according to plan), Ordnungsgemäßigkeit, geplannt vs. ungeplant.