Kohtäkohta

Kohtäkohta is a term that appears only sporadically in Finnish-language texts, and there is no established definition in major dictionaries or reference sources as of 2024. Its rarity and lack of wide endorsement mean that its meaning is highly dependent on context.

Etymology and form are uncertain. The word resembles a compound built from kohtä or kohti with kohtäkohta as a possible neologism, but there is no consensus on its morphemes or origin. Because it is not widely attested, analysts sometimes treat kohtäkohta as an author-coined or field-specific term rather than a standard vocabulary item. It could be used to convey a notion akin to a “point of contact,” “meeting point,” or “junction,” but such interpretations are speculative and text-dependent.

Possible meanings and usage. In theory, kohtäkohta might denote the place or moment where two systems, ideas, or processes meet. In niche writings—technical, philosophical, or literary—it could function as a coined concept with a defined in-text meaning. In many cases, encountering kohtäkohta would prompt close reading to determine the intended sense from surrounding terms and definitions. It is also possible that the form represents a typographical variant of a more common term, such as another compound involving kohta.

See also:

- kohta

- kohtakohta (if used in a specialized sense)

- kohtaaminen

- yhteyspiste

- kontaktipiste

Note: Because the term is not standardized, readers should rely on context and, if possible, consult the source where it appears for a precise definition.