Erotuksilla

Erotuksilla is a Finnish grammatical form that comes from the noun erotus, meaning difference, distinction, or separation. In its most common sense, erotus refers to a difference between two or more items, for example in mathematics, measurements, or comparative descriptions. The word erotus can also denote a separation or a distinguishing feature in a broader sense.

The form erotuksilla is the adessive plural of erotus. In Finnish, the adessive case (with the suffix -lla/-llä) conveys “with,” “at,” or instrumental meaning, and the plural adds a sense of plurality. Thus erotuksilla literally translates to “with the differences” or “at the differences,” depending on the surrounding context. This makes erotuksilla a grammatical particle rather than a standalone concept; its exact nuance is determined by the sentence it appears in and the role of erotus within that sentence.

Usage and context: Erotuksilla is used when referring to multiple differences or distinctions in a context where the differences are being discussed, described, or used as a basis for comparison. It functions as a modifier or as part of a larger predication that centers on differences rather than as a separate lexical item with a fixed independent meaning. Because it is a morphological form, it is most commonly encountered in written Finnish, particularly in technical, academic, or analytical prose.

See also: erotus, difference, subtraction, Finnish grammar, adessive case.