Lisähuomio

Lisähuomio is a Finnish noun that refers to an additional note or remark intended to supplement the main text. It is formed from the elements lisä- meaning additional and huomio meaning notice, remark, or attention. The term is commonly used in Finnish writing to signal context, clarifications, or caveats without disrupting the flow of the primary content.

In practice, lisähuomio appears as a short comment or a separate note that draws the reader’s attention to information that is relevant but not essential to the core argument. It may be introduced with the word lisähuomio or presented as a brief parenthetical remark within the text. The style is typically neutral and informative, aiming to provide completeness rather than emphasis or argument.

Usage contexts include academic articles, official documents, manuals, forms, and other formal communications where precise understanding is important. Lisähuomio helps to prevent misinterpretation by highlighting exceptions, limitations, or supplementary details that readers should consider.

Relation to other notions is important: lisähuomio is distinct from alaviite (footnote) and huomautus (note). Alaviite generally appears at the bottom of a page, whereas lisähuomio tends to be integrated into the main body or provided as a dedicated note within the text. Huomautus is a broader term for a remark or comment and may serve different rhetorical purposes.

See also: lisätieto, huomautus, alaviite.