sanakirjamääritykset
Sanakirjamääritykset, known in English as dictionary definitions, are the core components of any dictionary. They provide explanations of the meaning of a word, its pronunciation, etymology, grammatical information, and often usage examples. The primary purpose of a sanakirjamääritys is to inform the reader about a word's various facets and how it is used within a language.
A typical sanakirjamääritys begins with the headword, which is the word being defined. This is followed by
The definition itself is usually presented in numbered senses if a word has multiple meanings. These senses