Kuvailumääritelmänä

Kuvailumääritelmänä is a Finnish term that translates to "as a description" or "in terms of description." It is often used in linguistic and philosophical contexts to distinguish between a statement that describes a situation or object and a statement that asserts its existence or provides an explanation.

When something is considered "kuvailumääritelmänä," it means its significance or role is primarily to depict or portray. For example, a sentence might be a kuvailumääritelmänä if it simply outlines the characteristics of a particular phenomenon without claiming that this phenomenon is the cause of something else or that it has a specific effect. The focus is on the attributes and qualities presented.

This concept can be contrasted with other forms of definition or assertion. For instance, a causal definition would explain why something happens, and an existential definition would confirm that something exists. Kuvailumääritelmänä, however, remains focused on the "what it is like" aspect.

In practice, understanding whether something is being used as a kuvailumääritelmänä can help clarify the intent behind a statement. It suggests that the primary purpose is to paint a picture or provide a catalog of features rather than to establish a cause-and-effect relationship or to prove existence. It emphasizes the descriptive function of language.