Finnish

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Etymology

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tunnus (brand, label) +‎ omainen (-like)

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈtunːusˌomɑi̯nen/, [ˈt̪unːus̠ˌo̞mɑ̝i̯ne̞n]
  • Rhymes: -omɑinen
  • Syllabification(key): tun‧nus‧o‧mai‧nen

Adjective

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tunnusomainen (comparative tunnusomaisempi, superlative tunnusomaisin)

  1. distinguishing, characteristic, trademark

Usage notes

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This term is an exception among adjectives derived from omainen in that its modifier part (tunnus) is in nominative instead of genitive.

Declension

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

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