Alsoominaisuus

Alsoominaisuus is a coined term in Finnish technical discourse that blends the English word “also” with the Finnish word “ominaisuus” (feature, property). The term is used to refer to a secondary or supplementary property associated with a primary feature. It is not part of formal standards and is encountered mainly in niche discussions, illustrative examples, or early-stage design documents.

Definition: An alsoominaisuus describes a metadata-level or behavioral relationship that indicates an additional capability that is commonly activated together with a primary feature, or that should be considered when using the feature. It can be represented as a boolean flag or as an enumerated attribute in models.

Usage: In software design, alsoominaisuus can guide UI decisions, API contracts, or data models by signaling that a related capability exists. It is often implemented via feature flags, tags, or optional parameters to maintain backward compatibility.

Examples: 1) A photo editing app has a primary feature “Crop” and an alsoominaisuus “Auto-straighten” that is offered when the user enables “Crop.” 2) A content management system has a primary feature “Publish” and an alsoominaisuus “SEO hints” that is shown during drafting or editing.

Relationship to other concepts: It is related to feature flags, attributes, and feature dependencies, but it is distinct from a core functional requirement; it designates a supplementary capability rather than a separate feature.

Limitations: The term is not widely standardized, which can lead to ambiguity. Clear definitions and documentation are advised when using alsoominaisuus in project specifications.

See also: feature, attribute, property, feature flag, dependency management.