tasaväkisesti

Tasaväkisesti is a Finnish adverb describing actions performed on an equal footing among parties. It signals parity in terms of influence, power, or access and is often used in contexts of negotiation, decision-making, and distribution.

Etymology: The word derives from tasaväkinen, an adjective meaning equal in weight or power, formed with the prefix tasa- meaning "equal" and a suffix related to parity. The adverbial suffix -isesti converts the adjective into a modifier for verbs and clauses.

Usage: In formal, political, or organizational language, tasaväkisesti stresses that all sides participate on equal terms. It is distinct from tasapuolisesti, which emphasizes fairness or impartial treatment more generally, whereas tasaväkisesti stresses actual parity of terms. Example sentences: Neuvotteluissa osapuolet olivat tasaväkisesti edustettuja. Voitto jaettiin tasaväkisesti kaikkien kesken. Hanke eteni tasaväkisesti kaikkien osallistujien kanssa.

See also: tasapuolinen, tasapaino, tasaväkinen.