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 aligns with the essive case, which in Finnish expresses a temporary state or role, such as “vastakohtaisena näkökulmana” (as an opposite perspective) or “vastakohtaisena esimerkkinä” (as a contrasting example). It can also modify nouns in connectives that signal comparison or opposition.

Examples:

- Tutkimus käsittelee ilmiötä vastakohtaisena näkökulmana verrattuna yleiseen teoriaan.

- Lauseessa käytetty vastakohtaisena esimerkkinä auttaa havainnollistamaan eron.

Etymology and related terms:

Vastakohtaisena derives from vastakohtainen (opposite, contrasting) and the essive suffix -na. Related terms include vastakohta (opposite), vastakohtainen (opposite, contrasting). The term is primarily found in written Finn­ish and is used when a clearly contrasting stance or illustration is intended.