Avastuste

Avastuste is the genitive plural form of the Estonian noun avastus. Avastus can denote a discovery, finding, or unveiling, and the form avastuste is used when the phrase refers to discoveries in a possessive or relational sense. The word avastus derives from the verb avastada, meaning to discover.

In usage, avastuste appears within noun phrases to indicate the relationship to multiple discoveries. For example, arheoloogiliste avastuste tulemused translates to the results of archaeological discoveries, and avastuste nimekiri means a list of discoveries. It is not a standalone concept but a grammatical form employed to express possession or association with several discoveries.

Context and nuance: Avastuste commonly appears in academic, journalistic, or descriptive writing where multiple discoveries are discussed or cataloged. Its appearance helps specify scope (the discoveries in question) without naming each item individually. Translation into English typically renders it as "of discoveries" or "discoveries'".

See also: avastus, avastama.