eläintieteelliseen

Eläintieteelliseen is a Finnish adjective meaning "zoological" or "to the zoological". It is the adessive case of the word "eläintieteellinen", which translates to "zoological" or "related to zoology". This grammatical form indicates location or possession in relation to zoology. For example, "eläintieteelliseen tutkimukseen" translates to "to zoological research", and "eläintieteelliseen kokoelmaan" means "to the zoological collection". The word "eläintieteellinen" itself is derived from "eläin" (animal) and "tiede" (science), literally meaning "animal science". Therefore, anything described as "eläintieteelliseen" pertains directly to the scientific study of animals, their structure, physiology, classification, and distribution. It is commonly used in academic and research contexts within Finland. The adessive case is one of the Finnish language's 15 grammatical cases and is often used to express on, at, or with. In this specific instance, it signifies a connection to or involvement with the field of zoology.