Määritelmässään

Määritelmässään is a Finnish word that translates to "in its definition" or "in their definition" depending on the context. It is a grammatical form of the noun "määritelmä," which means definition. The suffix "-ssään" indicates possession and location, signifying that something is contained within or inherent to the definition itself.

This word is commonly used when discussing the precise meaning or essence of a concept. For example, one might say that a certain quality is "määritelmässään" if that quality is an essential part of what defines the concept. It implies that without this characteristic, the thing would not be what it is. It can also refer to the state of being defined, or the act of defining something.

The word functions as an adverbial phrase, modifying verbs or adjectives to specify that the action or quality relates directly to the definition. Understanding "määritelmässään" requires an appreciation of Finnish grammar, particularly its case system and possessive suffixes. It highlights how the language intricately links concepts to their defining characteristics.