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ennustettava
able to be foreseen or anticipated
ennustettu
Pertaining to divination.
ennustus
(countable) An indication of what is to come in the future or what is secret; a prediction.
eno
The brother or brother-in-law of one’s mother. (This entry is a translation hub.)
enopuoli
The brother or brother-in-law of one’s mother. (This entry is a translation hub.)
ensemble
(collective) A group of musicians, dancers, actors, etc who perform together; e.g. the chorus of a ballet company.
ensi
Nearest in order, succession, or rank; immediately following (or sometimes preceding) in order.
ensi käden
Direct, without intermediate stages.
ensi kerralla
On the first subsequent occasion.
ensi-
Marking the beginning of an operation, venture, etc.
ensi-ilta
The first performance of a show or play by a particular troupe.
ensiesiintyminen
A performer's first performance to the public, in sport, the arts or some other area.
ensiesitys
A performer's first performance to the public, in sport, the arts or some other area.
ensihoitaja
A person trained to medically stabilize people through various interventions for victims of trauma or medical events outside of a hospital setting and prepare them for transport to a medical facility.
ensiksi
(idiomatic) Initially; at the start; originally.
ensimmäinen
Of or belonging to a first family.
ensimmäinen käsittely
(politics, law) One of several stages a bill passes through before becoming law.
ensimmäinen kerta
(countable) Something that has never happened before; a new occurrence.
ensimmäinen luokka
Of, or relating to the most luxurious and expensive class of accommodation on a train, ship, hotel, etc.
ensin
(idiomatic) Initially; at the start; originally.
ensinäkemältä
(modal) After only a superficial examination or review.
ensinnäkään
(sequence) Used to introduce the first item in a possible sequence
ensinnäkin
Before anything else; firstly.
ensipainos
(humanities, printing) The first printed edition of a work previously only published in manuscript form.
ensisijainen
(slang, dated) used as an expression of approval, satisfaction, or delight.
ensisijaisesti
(formal) In the first place; before anything else; first.
ensisilmäyksellä
(modal) After only a superficial examination or review.
ensitanssija
A dancer at the highest rank within a professional dance company, particularly a ballet company.
ensyklopedia
A comprehensive reference work (often spanning several printed volumes) with articles (usually arranged in alphabetical order, or sometimes arranged by category) on a range of subjects, sometimes general, sometimes limited to a particular field.
entalpia
(thermodynamics, physical chemistry) A measure of the heat content of a chemical or physical system.
enteellinen
prophetic; speaking of fate.
enteillä
(transitive) To presage, or suggest something in advance. [from 16th c.]
enteily
(literature, usually, uncountable) A literary device whereby an author drops hints or symbolic representations of plot developments to come later in the story.
enter
The "Enter" key on a computer keyboard.
enter-näppäin
The "Enter" key on a computer keyboard.
enterin painallus
A stroke of the Enter key.
entinen
Having been or happened in the distant past.
entinen vanki
(informal) A former prisoner.
entiselämys
Loosely or humorously, anything one has done before or is being repeated.
entisöidä
(transitive) To give or bring back (that which has been lost or taken); to bring back to the owner; to replace.
entisöinti
The process of bringing an object back to its original state; the process of restoring something.
entistä
With a comparative, and often with for it, indicates a result more like said comparative. This can be negated with none.
entiteetti
That which has a distinct existence as an individual unit, often used for organizations which have no physical form.
entraaja
(nautical) A sailor attacking an enemy ship by boarding her, or one repelling such attempts by an enemy.
entrata
(transitive, nautical) To (at least attempt to) capture an enemy ship by going alongside and grappling her, then invading her with a boarding party.
entraus
The act of a sailor or boarding party attacking an enemy ship by boarding it.
entraushaka
A device with a multiple hook at one end and attached to a rope, which is thrown or hooked over a firm mooring to secure an object attached to the other end of the rope.
entti
(fantasy) A large, fictional, humanoid, walking tree in works by J. R. R. Tolkien.
entusiasti
An adherent or fan (of something).
epä-
Against, opposed to.
epäaistikas
Not elegant; not exhibiting neatness, refinement, or precision.
epäaito
False, phony.
epäajanmukainen
Erroneous in date; containing an anachronism; in a wrong time; not applicable to or not appropriate for the time.
epäaktiivinen
Not active, temporarily or permanently.
epäaktiivisuus
The quality of being inactive; idleness; passiveness.
epäasiallinen
Treating serious issues with (often deliberately) inappropriate humour; flippant.
epäedullinen
Serving to hinder or oppose; adverse, disadvantageous, inconducive, unsuitable.
epäeettinen toiminta
(tort law) Improper or unethical conduct by a professional or official person.
epäelastinen
(literal, or, figurative) Lacking elasticity; inflexible, unyielding.
epäelegantti
Not elegant; not exhibiting neatness, refinement, or precision.
epäherkkyys
The condition of being insensitive
epähieno
Not discreet; lacking in discretion.
epähuomiossa
Without meaning to, in an unintentional manner, not intentionally.
epähygieeninen
Lacking hygiene; unclean.
epäidenttinen
(genetics) Of twins or embryos, produced from two different eggs and sperm, and genetically distinct.
epäilemättä
Without doubt, surely.
epäilevä
Experiencing or showing doubt, skeptical.
epäileväinen
Tending to doubt.
epäileväisyys
The state or quality of being doubtful; doubt; uncertainty.
epäilevästi
In an incredulous manner; tending to disbelieve; skeptically.
epäilevyys
The state or quality of being doubtful; doubt; uncertainty.
epäillä
(transitive) To make a claim as justification or proof; to make an assertion without proof.
epäilty
A person who is suspected of something, in particular of committing a crime.
epäily
(uncountable, countable) Disbelief or uncertainty (about something); (countable) a particular instance of such disbelief or uncertainty.
epäilyksenalainen
Viewed with suspicion; suspected.
epäilyksistä vapautuminen
The act of vindicating or the state of being vindicated.
epäilys
(uncountable, countable) Disbelief or uncertainty (about something); (countable) a particular instance of such disbelief or uncertainty.
epäilyttävä
(by extension) Of dubious veracity; of questionable accuracy or truthfulness; anecdotal or in the nature of an urban legend.
epäilyttävästi
(manner) In a way suggesting suspicion.
epäinhimillinen
Of or pertaining to inhumanity and the indifferently cruel, sadistic or barbaric behavior it brings.
epäintuitiivinen
Contrary to intuition or common sense.
epäisänmaallinen
Not patriotic.
epäitsekäs
Regardful of others; beneficent; unselfish
epäjärjestelmällinen
lacking order
epäjärjestys
The unordered state of matter in classical accounts of cosmogony.
epäjatkuva
(linguistics) Indicating discontinuation.
epäjatkuvuus
(mathematics) A point in the range of a function at which it is undefined or discontinuous. [from 19th c.]
epäjatkuvuuskohta
(mathematics) A point in the range of a function at which it is undefined or discontinuous. [from 19th c.]
epäjohdonmukainen
Showing difference; inconsistent, dissimilar.
epäjohdonmukaisesti
In an incoherent manner.
epäjohdonmukaisuus
An inconsistency between facts or sentiments.
epäjumala
An idol.
epäjumalankuva
A graven image or representation of anything that is revered, or believed to convey spiritual power.
epäjumalanpalvonta
(religion) The worship of idols.
epäkäytännöllinen
An impracticable thing.
epäkelpo
Not conforming to known principles, or established or accepted rules or standards.
epäkeskinen
Not at or in the centre; away from the centre.
epäkeskisyys
(geometry) The ratio, constant for any particular conic section, of the distance of a point from the focus to its distance from the directrix.
epäkesko
Having a different center; not concentric.
epäkiitollinen
(of a person) ungrateful or unappreciative
epäkiitollisuus
A lack or absence of gratitude; thanklessness.
epäkoherentti sironta
(physics) The random distribution of light when it is scattered by a rough surface.
epäkohta
A defect, imperfection, or weakness; more severe than a flaw.
epäkohteliaasti
In an impolite manner; uncivilly; rudely.
epäkohteliaisuus
The state of being impolite; incivility; rudeness.
epäkohtelias
Not polite; discourteous; not of polished manners; wanting in good manners.
epäkunnioittava
Showing contempt; expressing disdain; showing a lack of respect.
epäkunnioitus
A lack of respect, esteem or courteous behaviour.
epäkunnossa
Non-functional; not functioning properly.
epäkuollut
(horror and fantasy fiction) A creature that is undead; that is, dead but still animate.
epäkypsä
Not fully formed or developed; not grown. [from 17th c.]
epäkypsyys
Youth; the condition of being immature or not fully grown
epälikvidi
(finance) Lacking liquidity; unable to be converted into cash.
epälojaali
Not loyal, without loyalty.
epälooginen
Not conforming to known principles, or established or accepted rules or standards.
epäloogisesti
In an illogical manner, without following methods of sane and correct reasoning, in a manner lacking thought or logic.
epäluotettava
(active sense) Experiencing distrust, showing distrust, wary, sceptical, suspicious, doubtful.
epäluotettavan oloinen
(informal, idiomatic) Having the appearance of being dishonest, criminal, or unreliable.
epäluottamus
Lack of trust or confidence; distrust, untrust.
epäluulo
The imagining of something without evidence.
epäluuloinen
(archaic) Lacking confidence in others; distrustful.
epämääräinen
Capable of being ascribed to different motives, or of signifying opposite feelings, purposes, or characters; deserving to be suspected.
epämagneettinen
Not magnetic; not affected by a magnet.
epämaskuliininen
Not masculine; not characteristic of, typical of, or appropriate for a man, unmanly
epämetalli
(chemistry) An element, such as phosphorus or chlorine, that does not have the chemical or physical properties of a metal.
epämiehekäs
(often, derogatory, of a man or boy) Exhibiting behaviour or mannerisms considered typical of a woman; unmasculine.
epämiehekkäästi
In a manner that is unmanly.
epämiellyttävä
Distasteful; unpleasant; not appealing to the taste.
epämiellyttävän näköinen
Displeasing to the eye.
epämiellyttävyys
(uncountable) The property of being unpleasant or disagreeable.
epämieluinen
Objectionable or not likely to please.
epämieluisa
Objectionable or not likely to please.
epämukava
not convenient
epämukavuus
Something that is not convenient, something that bothers.
epämuodikas
(idiomatic) Not conforming to the current fashion or style; old-fashioned; outmoded.
epämuodollinen
Not formal or ceremonious.
epämuodostuma
(biology) A defect or malformation.
epämuodostunut
Not formed correctly; misshapen; deformed.
epämuotoinen
Not formed correctly; misshapen; deformed.
epämusikaalinen
Not musical: lacking in musical ability.
epänaisellinen
Not womanly; unfeminine.
epänormaali
Not conforming to rule or system; deviating from the usual or normal type. [First attested around the mid 19th century.]
epänormaalisti
In an abnormal manner; in a way that deviates from a standard, norm, or average. [First attested in the mid 19th century.]
epäoikeudenmukainen
Not fair, just or right.
epäoikeudenmukaisesti
In an unjust manner.
epäoikeudenmukaisuus
(uncountable) The state of being unfair; lack of justice.
epäoikeutettu
Not justified, having no justification, unwarranted.
epäolennainen
Pertaining to or dependent on circumstances, especially as opposed to essentials; incidental, not essential.
epäolennaisuudet
(chiefly, in the plural) Something incidental to the main subject, but of less importance.
epäolennaisuus
A part considered trivial enough to ignore.

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