suurpiirteisiä

suurpiirteisiä is a Finnish adjective that translates to "approximate," "broad," "general," or "rough" in English. It is often used to describe outlines, plans, descriptions, or estimations that are not detailed or precise. The word itself is derived from "suuri" meaning "large" or "great" and "piirteet" meaning "features" or "outlines." Therefore, something described as suurpiirteisiä lacks fine details and focuses on the main characteristics or overall shape.

In practical usage, suurpiirteisiä can refer to a suurpiirteinen suunnitelma, which is a general plan or a rough draft, lacking specific details. Similarly, a suurpiirteinen kuvaus would be a broad or general description that covers the main points without going into specifics. It can also be used to describe someone's understanding of a topic as suurpiirteinen, meaning they have a general grasp of it but lack in-depth knowledge. The term implies a lack of meticulousness and a focus on the essential elements rather than the minutiae. It is a common term in everyday Finnish conversation and professional contexts when precision is not yet required or is intentionally omitted.