suoraviivaisen

Suoraviivainen is a Finnish adjective meaning direct, straightforward, or linear in a geometric sense. The inflected form suoraviivaisen is the genitive singular, used when the adjective modifies a noun in genitive, for example suoraviivaisen lähestymistavan (of a straightforward approach) or suoraviivaisen viivan pituus (the length of the straight line).

The word is formed from the components suora (straight) and viiva (line) with the suffix -inen to create an adjective, and the genitive singular ending -sen to produce suoraviivaisen. In Finnish, adjectives agree with the noun they modify in case and number; suoraviivaisen is thus a case form, not a standalone noun. It typically appears before a noun or in a phrase where the noun is in genitive.

Usage and nuance: suoraviivainen describes a manner, plan, or style that is clear, unambiguous, and without unnecessary detours. It contrasts with more ornate or indirect phrasing. In a geometric context, suoraviivainen can describe a line or path that is straight rather than curved. Related terms include suorasanainen (blunt, outspoken) in some contexts, though the nuance differs; suoraviivainen emphasizes clarity and efficiency more than personality alone.

Examples: "Yrityksen suoraviivaisen lähestymistavan etu on selkeys." "Suoraviivaisen viivan pituus mitataan kahden pisteen välisellä etäisyydellä." The form suoraviivaisen appears in sentences where the adjective modifies a genitive noun, illustrating Finnish adjective inflection in practice.