Monitahoisessa

Monitahoisessa is a Finnish term used to describe a state or condition characterized by multiple facets or dimensions. The word is formed from moni- “many” and tahoinen “side” or “facet,” with the inessive suffix -ssa, yielding “in a multifaceted state.” In practice, monitahoisessa is used to describe situations that cannot be captured by a single criterion or viewpoint.

In contemporary Finnish discourse, monitahoisessa is common in fields such as design studies, policy analysis, organizational theory, and media studies. It signals a non-reductionist approach that incorporates diverse perspectives and criteria rather than a single measure of value. A monitahoisessa assessment or argument acknowledges the interplay between technical, economic, social, and ethical dimensions.

The term supports holistic assessment, collaborative work across disciplines, and nuanced evaluation of outcomes. It implies attention to potential trade-offs between different aspects, such as feasibility, cost, social impact, and cultural implications.

Relation to other terms: Monitahoinen translates roughly as “multifaceted”; related concepts include multidisciplinary, polycontextual, and multilayered analyses. The expression monitahoisessa is largely informal and increasingly used in academic and public discourse, but it is not part of standard Finnish dictionaries and may be encountered primarily in contemporary texts and online discussions.

Example: In a monitahoisessa project review, evaluators weigh technical feasibility, economic viability, user experience, and ethical considerations.