Erkaantui
Erkaantui is the third-person singular past tense of the Finnish verb erkaantua. The verb means to detach, separate, or diverge. It can describe a physical separation, such as a component detaching from a device, or a figurative separation, such as a group withdrawing from a larger organization or a trend diverging from a previous path.
Etymology and forms: erkaantua is formed from the prefix er- meaning away and the root kaantua meaning
Usage notes: In technical writing, erkaantuminen may refer to parts separating from a mechanism. In political
Examples: Metalliosat erkaantuivat laitteesta kiinnityksen katketessa. Kansalaisryhmä erkaantui suuremmasta koalitiosta ja muodosti uuden yhdistyksen.
See also: erkaantuminen, erkaneminen, eroaminen, erottaminen.