avain

Finnish

pronunciation
Definitions
  • key
  • code (set of rules for converting information)
  • (music) clef, used especially in compound terms
  • (cryptography) key

Etymology

Suffix from Finnish avata (open).

Origin

Finnish

avata

Gloss

open

Concept
Semantic Field

Basic actions and technology

Ontological Category

Action/Process

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