Selitysviitteinä

Selitysviitteinä is a Finnish term that translates to "as explanations" or "for explanatory purposes." It is used in various contexts, primarily in academic, legal, or technical writing, to indicate that a particular piece of information or a statement is provided to clarify, illustrate, or elaborate on a preceding point. The phrase signals that the following content is not necessarily a new claim or argument but rather a supportive detail intended to enhance understanding.

For example, in a legal document, a clause might be followed by "selitysviitteinä" and then a description of how a certain term should be interpreted within the context of the agreement. In scientific research, a complex methodology might be presented, and then specific steps or data points could be introduced "selitysviitteinä" to make the process more transparent. The usage emphasizes the secondary, supporting nature of the information being presented, aiming to prevent misinterpretation and ensure that the reader grasps the full meaning of the primary subject. It acts as a signal for the reader to view the subsequent information as illustrative rather than essential to the core argument.