Epätarkentua

Epätarkentua is a Finnish verb that translates to "to become unfocused" or "to go out of focus" in English. It describes a situation where something that was previously clear and sharp loses its definition and becomes blurred or indistinct. This can apply to various contexts.

In a visual sense, epätarkentua refers to an object or image that is no longer in focus. This could be due to the lens of a camera not being adjusted correctly, or if an object moves out of the camera's depth of field. The result is a loss of detail and a blurry appearance.

Beyond the literal visual meaning, epätarkentua can also be used metaphorically. It can describe a thought process that becomes confused or less clear. For example, someone's concentration might epätarkentua, meaning their focus drifts and their thoughts become scattered. Similarly, a plan or idea might epätarkentua if it loses its initial clarity or purpose. The word implies a gradual loss of precision or clarity, moving from a state of sharpness to one of vagueness.