täydellinensanan
Täydellinensanan is a theoretical construct used in linguistics and wordplay to denote an ideal “perfect word” that would meet a set of cross-linguistic desiderata. The concept is rooted in Finnish, combining täydellinen (complete or perfect) with sana (word); the form täydellinensanan is used in discourse to refer to that ideal item.
The term functions as a thought experiment and a benchmark rather than a description of a real
A contemporary formulation of täydellinensanan involves several criteria. It emphasizes semantic transparency (the word should have
In practice, no natural word fully satisfies all criteria, but the concept serves as a useful baseline
See also: universal word, cross-linguistic lexicography, word puzzle theory.