ydinkohdan

Ydinkohdan is a Finnish-language neologism that can be translated roughly as “the central point” or “core point.” It is not a standard entry in Finnish dictionaries and is mainly encountered in theoretical discussions, discussions of word formation, or speculative writing. The word appears to be a compound of ydín (nucleus, core) and kohdan (the point’s, from koht a/kohta in the genitive), conveying the idea of a single central reference point within a system.

In practice, ydinkohdan is used metaphorically to denote the essential element around which a model, argument, or dataset centers. Possible senses include a geometric center, a pivotal concept in an argument, or a focal point in data visualization. Because the term is not standardized, its meaning depends on author intent, and more established Finnish terms such as keskipiste, keskus, or fokaali are usually preferred in formal writing.

Usage notes: As a nonce word, ydinkohdan functions best as a descriptive label in theoretical or creative contexts rather than as a fixed technical term. It may appear in glossaries, linguistic discussions of compounding, or in fiction to signal a location or concept of central importance.

See also: keskipiste, keskus, fokaali.