havaittavaksi

Havaittavaksi is a Finnish linguistic term that refers to a non-finite form derived from the verb havaita, meaning to notice or perceive. The form conveys the idea of becoming observable or detectable and is most commonly found in technical, scientific, and analytical writing. In English, it is often translated as "to become observable" or "to be detectable."

Grammatical notes: The form combines the present participle stem havaittava (from havaita + ttava) with the translative suffix -ksi, yielding havaittavaksi. It is a non-finite form that can function as a complement in clauses and as part of expressions describing a transition into an observable state. Typical constructions use verbs like tulla or muuttua to indicate that something will or can become observable: Tutkija esittää hypoteesin siitä, milloin ilmiö tulee havaittavaksi.

Usage: Havaittavaksi is primarily encountered in scientific, philosophical, and analytical discourse when discussing phenomena that may be detected by observation or measurement. It is uncommon in everyday speech. The form emphasizes potential detectability rather than current perception.

Esimerkkejä: "Tutkija esittää hypoteesin siitä, milloin ilmiö tulee havaittavaksi." "Ilmiö voidaan havaittavaksi tehdä tarkemmilla mittauksilla." "Kun mittauslaitteet paranevat, ilmiö tulee havaittavaksi."