suoraviivaisemmat

Suoraviivaisemmat is a Finnish term used to describe things that are more straightforward or direct. It is the plural nominative form of the comparative adjective suoraviivaisempi, which derives from suoraviivainen (straightforward, direct, linear). In practical use, suoraviivaisemmat means “the more straightforward ones” or “the more direct options,” and it is typically employed when comparing several alternatives, processes, or designs.

The term is commonly used in business, design, planning, and communication contexts. It signals a preference for simplicity, fewer steps, clearer logic, and faster implementation. For example, suoraviivaiset ratkaisut means straightforward solutions, while suoraviivaisemmat ratkaisut points to the more direct of several options. Suoraviivaisemmat can modify a noun (suoraviivaisemmat kokeilut, the more straightforward experiments) or appear predicatively in a sentence (Nämä ratkaisut ovat suoraviivaisemmat).

Nuances and related terms: suoraviivaisuus refers to the quality of directness or direct approach, while related adjectives like yksinkertainen (simple) or selkeä (clear) describe aspects that may overlap but are not identical. The phrase does not inherently imply a negative judgment; it emphasizes efficiency and clarity, though in some contexts it can imply a preference for directness over thoroughness or nuance.

See also: suoraviivainen, suoraviivaisuus, yksinkertaisuus, selkeys.