kuviannollisia

Kuviannollisia is a Finnish adjective in the plural partitive form that is used in literary and linguistic discussions to describe expressions or constructions that rely on image-based or figurative resemblance to convey meaning. The term is most often encountered in analyses of figurative language and imagery, where visual association plays a central role in communication.

Etymology and relation to other terms: The word is linked to kuv- meaning image or picture. In standard Finnish, the closely related adjective kuvainnollinen (figurative, imagistic) is more common. Kuviannollinen may appear as a stylistic variant or in older or more specialized texts, and it conveys a similar idea of imagery-driven meaning, though its use is less widespread.

Usage and examples: Kuviannollisia ilmauksia refers to figurative expressions that evoke mental images, such as visual metaphors or similes that rely on imagery rather than literal denotation. In practice, the term can describe language where meaning is primarily conveyed through resemblance to a pictured form or scene, rather than through direct statements of fact. For instance, discussions of poetry or prose that emphasize sensory imagery or vivid depiction might employ kuviannollisia line of analysis.

Notes: The term is relatively uncommon outside scholarly writing. When clarity is important or for everyday language description, kuvainnollinen or imagery-focused terms are typically preferred. See also figurative language and related concepts such as kuvainnollisuus and kuvallinen kieli for broader discussion of imagery and metaphor in Finnish.