vertailuhenkisesti

Vertailuhenkisesti is a Finnish adverb meaning "in a comparative sense" or "with regard to comparison." It is formed from the noun vertailu (comparison) and the adverbial suffix -henkisesti, which marks manner. The word signals that a statement or analysis is framed by comparison rather than given as an absolute fact.

It is primarily used in written, formal, or analytical discourse, such as research reports, articles, or critical essays. It often introduces a clause that contrasts elements, for example: "Vertailuhenkisesti tarkasteltuna kahden vaihtoehdon kustannukset eroavat huomattavasti."

Vertailuhenkisesti belongs to a class of Finnish adverbs formed with the -henkisesti suffix, alongside words such as historiallisesti (historically) and tieteellisesti (scientifically). It is uncommon in everyday speech; speakers may instead use constructions like "vertailun perusteella" or "verrattuna" to express a similar meaning.

Because it foregrounds a comparison, vertailuhenkisesti is particularly common in methodological descriptions, data analyses, and evaluative writing. Its correct usage clarifies what specifically is being compared and avoids implying universal or absolute conclusions.