vastakohtaisena
Vastakohtaisena is a Finnish adverb formed from the adjective vastakohtainen, meaning opposite or contrasting, and the essive suffix -na. The word literally functions as “as the opposite” and is used to present something in opposition to another thing, or to describe a stance, argument, or example from an opposing perspective. It is most common in analytical, academic, or argumentative writing, where contrasting viewpoints or illustrations are discussed.
In usage, vastakohtaisena typically appears in phrases that mark a contrastive role or viewpoint. The form
- Tutkimus käsittelee ilmiötä vastakohtaisena näkökulmana verrattuna yleiseen teoriaan.
- Lauseessa käytetty vastakohtaisena esimerkkinä auttaa havainnollistamaan eron.
Vastakohtaisena derives from vastakohtainen (opposite, contrasting) and the essive suffix -na. Related terms include vastakohta (opposite),