Samankokoiset

Samankokoiset is a Finnish term that describes objects, organisms, or elements that share the same size. It functions as both an adjective and a noun phrase and is used to emphasize size uniformity within a group, in contrast to variable or heterogeneous sizes. The concept is common in everyday language as well as in scientific and design contexts.

The word derives from sama meaning “the same” and koko meaning “size,” with the plural suffix -iset forming a collective descriptor. It is not tied to a single formal definition but rather to the idea of size homogeneity, which can be applied in different ways depending on the field or discussion.

In practice, samankokoiset is used in science and research to refer to samples or cohorts that have been sorted or matched for size, enabling controlled comparisons. In ecology, paleontology, or ergonomics, researchers may discuss samankokoiset size classes to study how size affects function or interactions. In art and design, samankokoiset elements can be arranged to achieve balance, rhythm, or modularity, illustrating how uniform size contributes to composition.

Usage notes: the term is flexible and often accompanied by a noun that specifies the context, such as samankokoiset esineet (same-sized objects) or saman kokoiset yksilöt (individuals of equal size). It reflects a common linguistic approach in Finnish to describe categories defined by size.