yleistävyydeltään

yleistävyydeltään is a Finnish adverb that translates to "in terms of generality" or "in its generality." It is used to describe or qualify the extent to which something can be considered general or widely applicable. This adverb is often employed when discussing concepts, rules, statements, or phenomena.

For instance, if a statement is made that is true for most cases but not all, one might say that the statement is general in its generality (yleistävyydeltään) to acknowledge its broad applicability while implicitly recognizing potential exceptions. Similarly, when comparing different theories or explanations, their relative generality can be discussed using this term. It helps to distinguish between statements that are narrowly specific and those that encompass a wider range of instances.

The adverb functions by modifying another word or phrase, providing context about its scope or universality. It is a useful linguistic tool for nuanced discussion, allowing speakers and writers to express degrees of generalization accurately. The precise meaning can vary slightly depending on the specific context, but the core idea of "in its generality" remains consistent.