objektiiviseen

Objektiiviseen is a Finnish illative singular form of the adjective objektiivinen, meaning objective. It is used when the adjective modifies a noun in the illative case, which denotes motion toward or into something, or a figurative shift toward a certain state or perspective. In Finnish grammar, adjectives decline for number and case, so objektiivinen becomes objektiiviseen in the illative singular.

Usage and meaning: The form signals moving toward or adopting an objective stance, perspective, or assessment. It commonly appears in academic, analytical, or journalistic writing to describe approaches, viewpoints, or evaluations that aim to be impartial and fact-based. The base concept remains the same as the English “objective,” often contrasted with subjektivinen (subjective).

Etymology and related forms: Objektivinen is borrowed from the concept of “objective,” with Finnish adaptations such as objektiivinen (base form), objektiiviseen (illative singular), and objektiiviset (plural forms). The term is frequently used in combination with nouns in illative case, for example objektiiviseen näkökulmaan (to an objective perspective) or objektiiviseen arvioon (to an objective assessment).

Examples:

- Tutkijat pyrit objektiiviseen näkökulmaan analyysissä, jotta tulokset olisivat luotettavia.

- Kirjoittaja esitti objektiiviseen arvioon perustuvan johtopäätöksen.

See also: objektiivinen, objektiivisuus, subjektiivinen.