Osatähendykset
Osatähendykset refers to partial meanings attached to signs, such as words or symbols, that reflect different facets of their semantic content. They are not standalone dictionary senses, but components of a sign’s meaning that can be activated selectively depending on context. The concept is used in Finnish linguistics and semiotics to describe how a sign can convey more than a single, literal denotation.
In practice, osatähendykset capture the layered nature of meaning, including connotative, evaluative, metaphorical, and culturally loaded
Examples are usually framed in everyday language. For instance, the term star (tähti) has a primary denotation
Relation to other concepts is methodological rather than categorical: osatähendykset align with discussions of polysemy, connotation,