johdonmukaiseksi

Johdonmukaiseksi is the translative form of the Finnish adjective johdonmukainen, meaning consistent or coherent. The term is used to describe something that becomes or is made to be consistent or coherent, particularly in reasoning, documentation, or processes.

In grammar, johdonmukaiseksi expresses a change of state or a result, as in the translative case marked by -ksi. It is commonly used with verbs that denote becoming or making something so, for example muuttua (to become) or tehdä (to make). Examples include tilastotiedot muuttuvat johdonmukaisiksi or selitys tehtiin johdonmukaiseksi (the explanation was made to be coherent). The adverb form is johdonmukaisesti and the corresponding noun is johdonmukaisuus. The common negation form is epäjohdonmukainen (inconsistent).

Usage notes: Johdonmukaiseksi applies to reasoning, narratives, data, and policies that align with prior statements or principles. It is used to describe the quality of coherence or logical progression in arguments, plans, or reports. The term is often contrasted with epäjohdonmukainen, meaning inconsistent or illogical.

Etymology and related terms: The word derives from johto, meaning lead or guidance, combined with mukainen to form a sense of following a leading line of reasoning. Related forms include johdonmukaisuus (noun: consistency, coherence) and johdonmukaisesti (adverb: coherently, in a consistent manner).