Lisäyksenomainen

Lisäyksenomainen is a Finnish linguistic term used to describe a type of supplementary element that attaches to a main clause and adds information without being essential to the core proposition. The term is formed from lisäys, meaning addition or supplement, and the suffix -mainen, which denotes likeness or similarity, so it literally means “appendix-like” or “supplement-like.”

In practice, lisäyksenomainen can be realized in several ways. It may appear as a separate clause or a phrase that functions as a supplement to the main statement, a parenthetical remark, or a short evaluative or background element. Its surface form can vary from full subordinate clauses to compact phrases, and in written text it is often set off by punctuation or marked by intonation in speech. The key characteristic is its non-essential status with respect to the main predication.

Functionally, lisäyksenomainen elements serve to provide context, justification, stance, or side information. They enrich discourse by signaling attitude, background reasons, or supplementary details, while not changing the truth-conditions of the main clause if removed. They contribute to the texture and cohesion of a discourse without serving as a required part of the proposition.

The concept is used mainly in descriptive Finnish grammars and discourse studies. It relates to, but is distinct from, other non-essential constructions such as parentheticals and appositive phrases. As a label, lisäyksenomainen helps grammarians classify and discuss supplementary, appendix-like additions within clauses.