Jälkeläismäärältään

Jälkeläismäärältään is a Finnish word that literally translates to "in terms of offspring number" or "by the number of offspring." It is used as an adverbial phrase to specify a comparison or ranking based on the quantity of descendants. This phrase is most commonly encountered in contexts related to biology, genealogy, or population studies, where the focus is on reproductive success or lineage size.

For example, one might say that a particular species is "jälkeläismäärältään runsas" which means "abundant in terms of offspring number," indicating a high reproductive rate or a large number of individuals in subsequent generations. Similarly, in family trees, a person might be described as "jälkeläismäärältään merkittävä" if they have a disproportionately large number of children, grandchildren, or great-grandchildren, signifying a significant contribution to the family's lineage.

The phrase emphasizes the quantitative aspect of progeny. It is not concerned with the quality, influence, or survival rate of the offspring, but solely with their count. This makes it a precise term for statistical or comparative analyses where numerical data on descendants is the primary metric. Understanding this phrase helps in interpreting discussions about population dynamics, genetic diversity, and hereditary patterns in Finnish-language texts.