olosuhteittain

Olosuhteittain is a Finnish adverb meaning "in terms of conditions" or "by circumstances." It is used to describe or compare phenomena that change according to different environmental or situational factors, such as temperature, humidity, light, or time. In scientific and analytical writing, the expression helps specify that results depend on the prevailing conditions.

The word is formed from the noun olosuhde ("condition, circumstance") plus the adverbial suffix -ittain, which indicates manner or method. The construction is common in formal Finnish and is often paired with other adverbial phrases to emphasize conditional context.

Usage: The phrase can stand alone as an adverb or appear in phrases such as "olosuhteittain tarkasteltuna" ("when viewed in terms of conditions") or "olosuhteittain vertailtuna" ("when compared by conditions"). Examples: "Kokeiden tulokset voivat vaihdella olosuhteittain." "Olosuhteittain vertailtaessa tutkimus osoittaa, että lämpimämmät olosuhteet parantavat suorituskykyä."

Limitations and related terms: The term is specialized and more common in formal or technical writing than in everyday speech. It is often interchangeable with or paraphrased by expressions like "olosuhteiden mukaan" or "tilanteesta riippuen," depending on the exact nuance desired. Related concepts include olosuhde (condition) and olosuhteet (conditions).