Yhteydellisesti

Yhteydellisesti is a Finnish adverb used to describe something in terms of connections, relationships, or context rather than in isolation. It signals that a statement or analysis should be understood through the network of relations among elements, rather than by looking only at individual parts. The term is common in academic and technical writing, where emphasis on relational aspects helps frame conclusions in a broader context.

Etymology and form: Yhteydellisesti is formed from the base notion of yhteys (connection, linkage) and the adjective-yhteydellinen (relational, contextual), with the adverbial suffix -isesti. This construction yields a word that explicitly marks manner or perspective tied to connections between components, systems, or ideas. It is predominantly used in formal or specialized Finnish.

Usage and context: The adverb is used to introduce or qualify arguments that depend on relationships, connections, or contextual factors. It is often paired with phrases like tarkasteltuna (when examined) or kontekstissa (in the context of) to emphasize a relational viewpoint. In practice, yhteydellisesti helps distinguish properties that arise from interactions between elements from those inherent to single elements. It is especially prevalent in disciplines such as linguistics, sociology, information technology, and systems analysis.

Examples:

- Yhteydellisesti tarkasteltuna verkon vakaus riippuu solmujen välisistä yhteyksistä.

- Kirjallinen tutkimus käsittelee ilmiötä yhteydellisesti kontekstissa, jossa se liittyy muihin aiheisiin.

See also: yhteys, konteksti, relaatio.