Aloituskohta

Aloituskohta is a Finnish noun meaning the point where something begins or is measured from. It denotes the starting position, origin, or point of departure in a range of contexts, from abstract concepts to concrete locations.

The word is formed from aloitus, meaning start or initiation, and kohta, meaning point or place. It is closely related to other Finnish terms such as lähtökohta (starting point), alkupiste (origin point), and lähtöpaikka (departure place), which are used in slightly different nuances depending on the field.

In mathematics, science, and engineering, aloituskohta often refers to the origin or a reference point from which measurements or analyses are conducted. In geometry, vectors and trajectories are defined relative to their aloituskohta. In everyday language, it can describe the physical starting location of a journey or activity, such as a trailhead or dock, as well as the initial state in a process or project.

In broader usage, the term may be employed metaphorically to denote the conceptual beginning of a discussion, investigation, or narrative. While similar terms exist, aloituskohta emphasizes the notion of a defined starting point from which further development proceeds.

See also: kohd, origin in mathematical contexts; starting points in planning and analysis; related Finnish terms such as lähtökohta and alkupiste.