Lisäkappaleita

Lisäkappaleita is the plural form of lisäkappale, a Finnish noun that means an addendum, appendix, or supplement. The term describes material that accompanies a main text, document, or release but is not part of its core content, and its purpose is to provide additional information, context, or material.

In publishing and academia, lisäkappaleet refer to appendices or supplementary materials attached to reports, theses, books, or articles. They can include data tables, methodological details, extended figures, questionnaires, or raw data. Their placement is typically at the end of the work; they are labeled as lisäkappaleet or liitteet and are consulted for reference rather than as part of the main text.

In music and media contexts, lisäkappaleet describe bonus tracks or extra content added to an album, EP, or release, such as remixes, demos, or behind-the-scenes material. This usage is more informal and varies by release.

In bureaucratic or legal contexts, lisäkappaleita can denote attachments to forms or documents. They function as supplementary information that may be required for processing, but are not the primary document.

Etymology: lisä means additional and kappale means piece or section. The concept is closely related to but distinct from liite, which is a more formal term for an attachment or annex.

See also: liite, liitteet, appendix, supplementary material.