paikkansapitäviä
Paikkansapitäviä is a Finnish adjective used to describe statements, explanations, or claims that sound credible or plausible and appear true given the available information. The plural form paikkansapitäviä is commonly employed when referring to multiple such claims or narratives. The word emphasizes plausibility rather than proven fact.
In usage, something paikkansapitävä is judged to be consistent with known facts, evidence, or coherent reasoning,
Typical contexts include media reporting, scientific communication, politics, and online discussion, where listeners and readers assess
- "Tämä selitys on paikkansapitävä, mutta tutkimusta tarvitaan sen varmistamiseksi." (This explanation is plausible, but research is
- "Monet paikkansapitäviä tarinoita kiertävät sosiaalisessa mediassa, mutta todisteet puuttuvat." (Many plausible stories circulate on social media,
In summary, paikkansapitäviä describes plausibility rather than proven truth, a useful notion in evaluating claims and
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