epäkohtaa

Epäkohtaa is the partitive singular form of the Finnish noun epäkohta, which denotes a discrepancy, defect, flaw, or incongruity. The term is used to indicate a problem or shortcoming in a process, system, argument, or situation. It is commonly found in analytical writing, reports, audits, and quality assessments where precise identification of faults is required.

Etymology and sense: The word builds on the negating prefix epä- (not, un-) and kohtaa’s sense related to “kohta,” meaning a point, place, occurrence, or fit. Thus epäkohta conveys something that does not fit or align with expectations, standards, or requirements. The form epäkohtaa is used when the word functions as part of a clause or a direct object in Finnish.

Usage: In Finnish you might encounter phrases like “epäkohtaa prosessissa” or “epäkohtia arviointikriteereissä” to refer to problems in a procedure or evaluation criteria. In English-language summaries, it is commonly translated as “discrepancy,” “defect,” or “incongruity,” depending on context.

See also: discrepancy, defect, flaw, incongruity. The term belongs to Finnish vocabulary and is primarily used in formal or technical Finnish writing to pinpoint problems that hinder proper functioning or alignment with requirements.