Kogupikkus

Kogupikkus is a term in the Estonian language meaning "total length" or "overall length." It is formed from the words kog-, meaning "together, total," and pikkus, meaning "length." The term is used to describe the distance from the foremost point to the rearmost point of an object, including any protruding parts that contribute to its overall span. It is commonly used in technical, scientific, and everyday contexts when the total end-to-end length is relevant rather than the length of a single component.

In engineering, construction, transportation, and product specifications, kogupikkus helps ensure clear communication about size limits and fit. Example usage: "Kogupikkus on 12 meetrit." In biology or botany, the term may refer to the total body length when this convention is used, typically measured from the tip of the snout to the end of the tail.

Relation to other terms: pikkus typically denotes the length of a single part, while kogupikkus emphasizes the total span; in some contexts, kogupikkus may include attachments, extensions, or couplings.

See also: pikkus, mõõt, geomeetria.