yksiniitinen

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Finnish

Etymology

yksi (one) +‎ niisi (heald) +‎ -inen

Pronunciation

Adjective

yksiniitinen

  1. (figuratively) simple, straightforward; simple-minded
    Synonyms: simppeli, typerä, yksinkertainen, yksioikoinen

Usage notes

  • This term has no textile-related meaning as there's no warp with only one end and thus no loom with only one heald.

Declension

Possessive forms of yksiniitinen (Kotus type 38/nainen, no gradation)
Rare. Only used with substantive adjectives.

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