Laskelmallisesti

Laskelmallisesti is a Finnish adverb meaning “in a calculation-based way” or “calculation-wise.” It describes a method or reasoning that rests on explicit computation or step-by-step calculation rather than on qualitative argument or general theory. The term is most often encountered in mathematical, scientific, and academic contexts where conclusions are derived through numerical evaluation, algebraic manipulation, or concrete calculations.

Etymology and nuance: the word combines laskelma, meaning calculation or estimate, with the adverbial suffix -llisesti. It emphasizes the manner of arriving at a result through calculative procedures. In Finnish, laskelmallisesti can contrast with approaches that are deductive, heuristic, or conceptual, highlighting that the result follows from concrete calculation.

Usage and contexts: laskelmallisesti is used in technical writing to indicate that a claim is supported by explicit computations. It may appear in mathematics, physics, economics, and philosophy texts where authors want to stress that a conclusion follows from numerical or algebraic work. It is related to, but distinct from, laskennallinen (computational or numerical) and laskemalla (by calculation), with laskelmallisesti focusing on the method of justification rather than the broader field of computation.

Example: Esimerkki laskelmallisesti voidaan osoittaa, että 2+3=5. More broadly, writers may say that a result is valid laskelmallisesti, after performing the necessary calculations and obtaining the stated values.

Notes: Laskelmallisesti is relatively specialized and less common in everyday Finnish, where more general phrases about calculations or computations are typically used. It is primarily found in formal or academic discourse.