kaavasta

Kaavasta is the elative singular form of the Finnish noun kaava, which means formula, plan, or template. The elative case suffix -sta/-stä expresses origin, source, or basis, so kaavasta literally means “from the formula” or “on the basis of the formula.” It is used in Finnish to indicate that a result, method, or argument derives from a particular model or template.

Etymology and grammar: kaava is the base noun; its inflected forms include nominative kaava, genitive kaavan, partitive kaavaa, and elative kaavasta. The elative form is one of several cases that modify meaning by signaling origin or source within a sentence.

Usage: In Finnish prose, kaavasta is used to connect conclusions to an underlying formula or plan. For example, Kaavasta voidaan päätellä, että arvo kasvaa. Tulokset voivat riippua kaavasta. Tutkimus on rakennettu kaavan pohjalta, ja kaavasta riippuvat oletukset voivat vaikuttaa lopputulokseen. These constructions illustrate how kaavasta indicates the basis from which reasoning or results follow.

Variations and scope: The concept of kaavasta is tied to kaava and to Finnish grammatical cases in general. It is not a separate lexical item beyond kaava but a grammatical form used to express sourcing or basis in discussion of formulas, plans, or templates.

See also: kaava, Finnish grammar, elative case, formula.