Tunnuspiirteiltään

Tunnuspiirteiltään is a Finnish word that translates to "in terms of its characteristics" or "characteristically." It is a grammatical form used to describe or specify the distinctive features of something. The word itself is a combination of "tunnuspiirre," meaning characteristic or distinctive feature, and the adessive case suffix "-ltään," which indicates possession or a part of something.

When used in a sentence, "tunnuspiirteiltään" helps to elaborate on the specific qualities or attributes that define a subject. For example, one might say that a certain animal is "tunnuspiirteiltään vahva" (characteristically strong) or that a particular region is "tunnuspiirteiltään kaunis" (characteristically beautiful). It serves to focus the description on the essential or notable aspects.

The word is commonly encountered in descriptive texts, analyses, and everyday conversations where precise characterization is desired. It allows for a nuanced way of expressing what makes something unique or identifiable. The grammatical structure of "tunnuspiirteiltään" highlights that the following description pertains to the inherent traits or defining features of the noun it modifies. It is a versatile linguistic tool for detailed observation and communication.