luonnontieteellisesti

Luonnontieteellisesti is a Finnish adverb meaning “in a natural-science manner” or “from a natural-science perspective.” It derives from the adjective luonnontieteellinen (pertaining to natural science) and the adverbial suffix -isesti. The term is used to indicate that a claim, method, or explanation is grounded in natural science approaches—such as empirical observation, experimentation, measurement, and quantitative reasoning—rather than in interpretive or humanities-based methods.

In academic and public discourse, luontontieteellisesti framed statements are often intended to emphasize empirical evidence and objectivity. For example, phrases like “luonnontieteellisesti katsottuna” or “luonnontieteellisesti mitattuna” guide the reader to consider a phenomenon through natural science concepts, models, or data. It is commonly used in fields such as biology, chemistry, physics, ecology, and environmental science, as well as in science communication.

Usage and nuance: while the expression signals an empirical, measurement-based approach, it also carries the implication of methodological rigor associated with natural sciences. Critics note that applying a strictly natural-science lens to complex social or ecological systems can oversimplify; interdisciplinary or multidisciplinary perspectives may be required to obtain a complete understanding.

See also: natural science, scientific method, empirical research.