kartiomaiseksi

kartiomaiseksi is a Finnish word that translates to "card-like" or "in the manner of a card." It is an adverbial form derived from the noun "kortti," meaning "card." The suffix "-maiseksi" indicates a transformation or becoming, implying something is changing into a card-like state or is behaving in a way that resembles a card.

The term can be used in various contexts. For example, a piece of paper might be described as becoming kartiomaiseksi if it is folded and creased to become stiff and flat like a playing card. In a more figurative sense, it could describe a situation or object that becomes simplified or reduced to a basic, functional form, similar to how a playing card has a straightforward design and purpose. The word emphasizes a quality of being flat, rigid, and perhaps rectangular, characteristic of most types of cards. It suggests a transition towards this specific physical attribute or manner of being.