tyyppikohtaiset

Tyyppikohtaiset is a Finnish adjective that literally means "type-specific" or "specific to a type." It is used to describe characteristics, rules, or conditions that apply only to a particular category or class of items, people, or phenomena. In everyday language, the term can refer to specialized regulations that differ between types, such as “tyyppikohtaiset etuudet” (type-specific benefits) that are granted only to certain categories of employees or beneficiaries.

In the legal and administrative context, tyyppikohtaiset provisions are common in statutes dealing with taxation, social security, or environmental regulations. For example, the Finnish Tax Administration may publish “tyyppikohtaiset veroprosentit” (type-specific tax rates) that differ for individuals, businesses, and certain non‑profit organisations. These provisions are often justified by differences in economic impact, risk assessment, or societal goals.

In academia, tyyppikohtaiset descriptions appear in linguistics and biology. Linguists use the term when distinguishing syntactic or phonological patterns that are limited to a particular language family or dialect, while biologists may refer to “tyyppikohtaiset ominaisuudet” (type-specific traits) when discussing species‑specific adaptations within a broader genus.

Because of its general applicability, tyyppikohtaiset functions as a conceptual bridge in disciplines that require classification and differentiation. The term emphasizes that rules or characteristics are not universally applicable but targeted to specific groups.