arvoissa

Arvoissa is a Finnish grammatical form meaning “in values” or “within values.” It is the inessive plural form of the noun arvo, which can refer to value, worth, price, or a principle. The form is used when discussing values as a set or category, rather than a single value.

In Finnish, arvo can appear in different number and case forms. The inessive plural arvoissa marks location inside a group of values or inside the concept of values more generally. Its precise meaning depends on context, and it is most natural when speaking of a collection, range, or domain of values rather than individual values.

Usage notes:

- In mathematical or statistical contexts, arvoissa can introduce a scope for numerical values, for example when describing a range or set of possible values.

- In moral, cultural, or social discussions, arvoissa can refer to “the values” that a person, group, or society upholds.

Examples:

- Taulukossa näkyvät arvoissa 0, 1 ja 2 olevat lukuarvot. (The table shows the numeric values that are 0, 1, and 2.)

- Perheen arvoissa korostuvat rehellisyys ja vastavuoroisuus. (In the family’s values, honesty and reciprocity are emphasized.)

Etymology and related forms:

- Arvo meaning value or worth is a common Finnish noun; arvoissa uses the inessive plural suffix -issa/-issä. Related words include arvot (values) and ominaisarvot (eigenvalues in mathematical usage).

See also: arvo, arvot, ominaisarvot.