Kokonaisuudeksi

Kokonaisuudeksi is a translative form of the Finnish noun kokonaisuus, meaning "the whole" or "the totality." It is a noun in the illative-like translative case used to express becoming into the state of being a whole or designating something as a single, unified whole. In Finnish grammar, the translative suffix -ksi marks a change of state or a designation into that state.

The word appears mainly in formal or technical contexts, such as discussions of systems, integration, design, or philosophy. It is commonly used when describing how separate parts are combined or reinterpreted to form a single entity, rather than just a collection of components. The translative form emphasizes the result—the emergence of a unified whole—rather than merely listing parts.

Usage and nuance: kokonaisuudeksi conveys a sense of synthesis or consolidation into one unit. It can contrast with talking about individual parts or components; it highlights the end state as an integrated whole. Common construction patterns include phrases with verbs like tulla, muodostua, koottaan, or yhdistää, for example: koottu kokonaisuudeksi, yhdistetyt osat muodostivat kokonaisuudeksi. This usage is typical in academic writing, project documentation, and analytical discussions where the focus is on the produced unity rather than its elements.

See also: kokonaisuus, kokonaisvaltainen, integraatio, osat, kokonaisuuden hallinta.