kärjelliset

Kärjelliset is a Finnish term that generally refers to something that is pointed, sharp, or tapered at one end. The word is derived from "kärki," meaning tip or point. It can be used in various contexts to describe the shape or characteristic of an object.

In botany, "kärjelliset" might describe the shape of a leaf, flower part, or seed that tapers to a fine point. For instance, a leaf could be described as kärjellinen if its apex is sharply pointed.

In a more general sense, it can refer to the pointed end of tools, weapons, or even abstract concepts. A pencil, for example, has a kärjellinen tip. In a figurative sense, a "kärjellinen" argument might be one that is sharp or incisive.

The opposite of kärjellinen would often be blunt, rounded, or flat. The specific nuance of "kärjelliset" depends heavily on the context in which it is used, but the core meaning of having a distinct point or tapering shape remains consistent. It is a descriptive adjective used to convey a specific visual or functional quality.