Osioittaisia

Osioittaisia is a Finnish term used to describe objects, concepts, or works that are divided into distinct sections or parts. The word derives from osio, meaning "section" or "segment," combined with the adjectival suffix -ittainen, which denotes belonging or relating to something. In its plural form, osioittaisia refers to multiple items that share this segmented quality.

The concept appears in various fields. In architecture and civil engineering, an osioittaiset rakennus refers to a building whose structural components are clearly segmented—such as a multi‑story apartment block with distinct floors or a bridge with separate spans. In literature and music, osioittaiset teokset describe works that are organized into chapters, movements, or distinct thematic sections. The term also applies to media, where an osioittainen televisiosarja has episodes grouped into separate arcs or storylines.

Linguistically, osioittaisia is related to comparative forms like osioittaisempi (more sectional) and superlative osioittaisin (most sectional). The term is neutral and descriptive, used mainly in technical or academic contexts to highlight a structural or organizational characteristic.