Stetisointina

Stetisointina is a Finnish term that appears in a narrow set of editing and manuscript-handling contexts. The word is used to refer to the act or process of applying a stet, a proofreading instruction that tells a reader to let previously added or deleted text stand as is. In this sense, stetisointina denotes the procedural aspect of reinstating text after an edit or alteration has been proposed or implemented and then reversed.

The term is relatively obscure and is not widely documented in standard Finnish dictionaries. It tends to show up in editorial histories, archival notes, or niche bibliographic descriptions rather than in everyday publishing practice. Because sources are sparse, stetisointina is sometimes discussed alongside related terms such as stet (the proofreading mark itself) and other Finnish forms like stetisointi or stetisointi, which refer to similar editing actions but may carry different nuances or usage in specific contexts.

Etymology and variants: The form appears to derive from the Latin stet, meaning “let it stand,” combined with Finnish nominalizing suffixes. Variants in usage or spelling, such as stetisointi or stetisointi, are encountered in some sources and can be confused with stetisointina, depending on the editor or repository.

Usage in practice: In documented notes, stetisointina may appear as part of an editing history or archival description, signaling that certain text was restored or reaffirmed after edits. It is more commonly encountered in historical manuscripts, library catalogs, or specialized editorial manuals than in modern general publishing.

See also: Stet (proofreading mark); textual criticism; editing terminology.

References: Finnish editing glossaries and archival terminology collections sometimes list related concepts; due to scarce coverage, consult specialist Finnish-language sources for authoritative definitions.