tasoittumiseen

Tasoittuminen is a Finnish noun describing the process of becoming level, smooth, or even. It is formed from the verb tasoittaa, meaning to level or smooth, plus the suffix -minen that marks a process or result. The illative form tasoittumiseen means “into leveling off” or “toward leveling off” and is used when referring to actions, trends, or goals aimed at achieving a more even state.

In practical use, tasoittuminen can refer to several types of leveling. Physically, it describes leveling of surfaces, grading of land, or smoothing in construction and land works. Geologically, it can refer to processes that progressively flatten irregular terrain. In social or economic contexts, tasoittuminen denotes the reduction of differences, such as income tasoittuminen or price tasoittuminen, describing a trend toward greater equality or stability. It can also appear in statistics or data analysis to denote smoothing or stabilization of fluctuations to reveal a more consistent level.

The term is generally neutral, signaling a tendency or outcome rather than a value judgment about whether leveling is desirable in a given situation. In policy or planning discussions, tasoittuminen is often framed as a goal to enhance equity, predictability, or resilience, while acknowledging potential trade-offs with other objectives. See also tasoitus, tasoittaminen, and related concepts of leveling and smoothing.