Ilmauksena
Ilmauksena is a Finnish grammatical form meaning “as an expression” or “in the form of an expression.” It is derived from the noun ilmaus, which means expression or phrase, and the suffix -na, which in Finnish often marks a role or manner. The result is a way to indicate that something is presented or described in a particular expression or formulation rather than in plain prose.
Ilmauksena is used primarily in linguistic, mathematical, or formal writing to specify how something is expressed
The term is closely related to ilmaus (expression) and lauseke (mathematical expression). It contrasts with more
Ilmaus, lauseke, muoto. These terms cover expression, mathematical expressions, and form, which are commonly encountered alongside
Syntactic and mathematical discussions in Finnish dictionaries and grammar references describe ilmauksena as a formal way