tasavertainen

Tasavertainen is a Finnish adjective that describes something as equal, equivalent, or level in value, status, or condition. The term can be used in mathematical or logical contexts to indicate equality of quantities or results, and in broader discourse to refer to parity or equivalence between things. In everyday language, more common synonyms for related ideas are tasa-arvoinen (equal, in terms of rights or opportunities) or tasapuolinen (fair or even-handed), but tasavertainen emphasizes exact sameness or parity in a more formal or technical sense.

Etymology and morphology: the word is formed from the root tasa, meaning equal, together with verta, linked to comparison or equivalence, and the suffix -inen which turns the base into an adjective. The construction reflects a focus on parity or equality between items, values, or states.

Contexts and nuance: tasavertainen often appears in academic, philosophical, or analytic writing where precise equivalence is discussed. It can describe equal values in measurements, identical results in an experiment, or two entities considered on par with each other. In social or ethical discussions, speakers may prefer tasapainoinen or tasapuolinen to convey fairness or impartial treatment, whereas tasavertainen underlines exact sameness or equivalence.

Related terms include tasavertaisuus (parity, equivalence), tasapaino (balance), and tasa-arvo (equality of rights). The word is relatively formal and less common in everyday colloquial Finnish.