määritelmäänsä

Määritelmäänsä is a Finnish word that translates to "its definition" or "itself" when referring to something defining itself. It is a possessive form of the word "määritelmä," which means definition. The word is often used in contexts where a concept or entity is explained through its own inherent characteristics or by referring back to its fundamental nature. For example, a philosophical discussion might explore how a certain idea is defined by its own essence, and the Finnish phrase "määritelmäänsä" would be appropriate for this context. It implies a self-referential or intrinsic mode of definition.

The word is a grammatical construct indicating that the definition belongs to or is inherent in the subject. This can be seen in sentences discussing abstract concepts, such as justice or truth, where their definition is argued to be derived from within the concept itself rather than from external factors. The construction "määritelmäänsä" avoids the need to explicitly state what "it" is, allowing the sentence to focus on the nature of the definition itself. It is a concise way to express a complex idea about self-definition and intrinsic meaning in the Finnish language.