verrattavissa

Verrattavissa is a Finnish linguistic term used to describe something that can be compared. The form is derived from the verb verrata, meaning to compare, with the attributive suffix -ttava, and the inessive suffix -ssa, yielding a sense of “in a state of being comparable” or “able to be compared.” The word is most common in written Finnish, especially in academic, scientific, and data-reporting contexts.

Usage and meaning: Verrattavissa denotes that data, measurements, or results from different sources can be directly compared because the methods, scales, or conditions are sufficiently aligned. If conditions differ, the data may not be verrattavissa, and researchers may instead describe limited comparability or seek methods to improve it.

Examples: Tulokset ovat verrattavissa toisiinsa, koska mittausmenetelmät olivat yhdenmukaiset. Kahden kokeen tulokset eivät ole täysin verrattavissa, sillä protokollat poikkesivat. In practice, verrattavissa is often paired with phrases such as "ovat verrattavissa" or "ei ole verrattavissa."

Related terms and variants: Verrattava (comparable), verrattavuus (comparability), verrattavasti (comparably). The concept is closely linked to data comparability, data harmonization, and methodological alignment in research.

Notes: Verrattavissa is a standard Finnish term rather than a proper noun. Its use helps clarify when cross-study or cross-source comparisons are appropriate and when differences in design or measurement preclude direct comparison. See also verrattavuus and related statistical literature for discussions of comparability.