keinotekaisissa

Keinotekaisissa is a Finnish term that translates to "artificial" or "synthetic" in English. It is a broad adjective used to describe things that are not natural, but rather made or produced by humans. This can encompass a wide range of items and concepts.

In the context of materials, keinotekoisissa refers to man-made substances that mimic natural ones or have entirely new properties. Examples include synthetic fabrics like polyester or nylon, artificial sweeteners, or manufactured building materials. The term emphasizes the origin and production process, distinguishing them from naturally occurring resources.

Beyond physical objects, keinotekoisissa can also describe abstract concepts or situations. For instance, artificial intelligence is referred to as "keinotekoinen äly." A manufactured environment or a staged event might also be described as keinotekoisissa. The core idea is the absence of natural origination and the presence of human intervention in its creation or existence.

The usage of keinotekoisissa highlights the human capacity for invention and modification of the world. It can be used neutrally to describe the nature of something, or it can carry connotations depending on the context, sometimes implying superiority or inferiority to natural counterparts.