eikonkreettisissa
Eikonkreettisissa is a term used in Finnish linguistic and rhetorical discussions to describe language that avoids concrete imagery and sensory detail, instead focusing on abstract concepts and general principles. It is not a widely standardized label, but appears in scholarly writing as a descriptive category for abstraction in language.
Etymology: The word combines ei (not) and konkreettinen (concrete). Konkreettisissa is the inessive plural of konkreettinen,
Usage and contexts: The term is used in analyses of prose, political rhetoric, and philosophy to mark
Examples: A critique may say a proposal is presented eikonkreettisissa, using terms like justice or freedom
Distinguishing features: It emphasizes abstraction over sensory detail. This can aid logical argument but risks vagueness
Limitations: The label is informal and context-dependent; its value depends on clarity about what counts as
See also: abstrakti kieli, konkreettinen kieli, retoriikka, semantiikka.