monikappaleisen

Monikappaleisen is a Finnish adjective meaning “consisting of many parts” or “multi-part.” It describes objects, works, or collections that are made up of multiple components. The form is used in various grammatical cases; for example, in the genitive singular it becomes monikappaleisen, as in monikappaleisen teoksen esittely (the presentation of a multi-part work).

Formation and origin: The word is built from moni- (many) + kappale (piece, part) + -inen (an adjective suffix). For adjectives of this class, the genitive singular ending is -isen, producing monikappaleisen. The base form monikappaleinen is used in other cases or as the dictionary form.

Usage and context: The term is common in catalog descriptions, academic writing, and descriptions of cultural products such as editions, sets, or installations that include several parts. Typical phrases use the genitive form, for example monikappaleisen kokoelman sisältö (the contents of a multi-piece collection) or monikappaleisen teoksen julkaisu (the publication of a multi-part work).

Related terms: The related base form is monikappaleinen (nominative). Related concepts include monikappaleisuus (the state or quality of being multi-part) and other descriptors for multi-part structures. The term is primarily used in Finnish-language contexts, particularly in formal or descriptive writing about works, editions, or artifacts comprising multiple components.