Funktsioonideks

Funktsioonideks is an Estonian phrase formed from the noun funktsioon (function) with the translative plural suffix -deks, and it means “as functions” or “into functions.” It is a grammatical construction used to describe transformation, role, or categorization, indicating that something is to be considered or used in the form of functions. The form appears in technical and academic writing, particularly in mathematics, statistics, and computer science.

In mathematics, funktsioonideks can be used when a set of objects is described as a family of mappings or when arguments are treated as inputs to a system that produces function-like outputs. The idea is to express that elements are being viewed or organized in the mode of functions, often to emphasize functional relationships or mappings between domains.

In computer science and programming, the phrase is common in discussions about higher-order functions and functional programming. It can describe turning values, operations, or expressions into functions, or grouping operations under a function-oriented perspective. This aligns with the notion of first-class functions, where functions are treated as values that can be passed, returned, or stored.

Grammatically, funktsioonideks is the translative case form used to express “as functions” or “into functions.” It is one of several translative constructions in Estonian that convey a change of state, role, or function, and it is widely understood in technical Estonian prose.