materialinen
Materialinen is a term used in some interdisciplinary discussions of materiality to denote the material dimension of a thing. It refers to the aggregate of chemical composition, microstructure, processing history, and physical properties that influence performance, durability, and appearance. The term is not a widely standardized technical vocabulary; rather, it appears in speculative, design-oriented, or philosophically inclined texts as a concise label for material-focused analysis.
Etymology and usage: The coinage appears to blend the English word material with the Finnish -inen suffix,
Concept and applications: In design and material philosophy, a materialinen perspective foregrounds how inherent material characteristics
Relevance: The term appears mainly in niche or speculative writing, helpful for discussions that want to emphasize
See also: Material properties; Materiality; Material science; Design; Phenomenology.