Ekspressiivse

Ekspressiivse is the genitive singular form of the Estonian adjective ekspressiivne, which means expressive or emotive. In Estonian grammar, adjectives decline to match the noun they modify in number and case, and ekspressiivse is used when the noun is in the genitive case. This form frequently appears in linguistic and literary discussions that describe expressive meaning or attitude in language or art, for example ekspressiivse tähenduse väljendus (the manifestation of expressive meaning) or ekspressiivse stiili kirjeldus (a description of an expressive style).

Etymology and form: ekspressiivne derives from the noun ekspressioon (expression) with the standard Estonian adjective suffix -iv- plus the ending -ne. The genitive singular ending for this adjective is -se, yielding ekspressiivse. This pattern is typical for Estonian adjectives that describe nouns in genitive.

Usage: The ekspressiivse form serves to attribute expressive qualities to a noun within a genitive phrase. It is common in scholarly writing on semantics, pragmatics, stylistics, and art criticism, where the focus is on attitudinal or emotive nuance rather than propositional content alone.

See also: ekspressiivne, ekspressiivsuse, semantika, pragmatics, stilistika.

Notes: Ekspressiivse is a grammatical inflection rather than a standalone lexical item. Its meaning aligns with the broader concept of expressiveness in Estonian language and literature.