Funktsioonilised

Funktsioonilised is an Estonian adjective form meaning related to function or functionality. It is used to describe things whose purpose or operation is determined by their function. The term is formed from the noun funktsioon (function) with the common Estonian adjectival suffix (-iline), yielding a general, function-oriented descriptor that can appear across different domains.

In practice, funktsioonilised is most often encountered in contexts where emphasis is placed on how something works or what it does, rather than on its appearance or structure. It can be used to describe properties, capabilities, or behaviors of systems, devices, processes, or constructs that serve a particular function. The expression tends to be contextual and may be supplemented by other terms to specify the domain (for example, functional properties or functional requirements).

In mathematical contexts, the standard term for an object that maps inputs to outputs in a functional way is typically funktsionaal (functional in the mathematical sense). Therefore, funktsioonilised often surfaces in more general or descriptive writing, serving as a convenient way to refer to function-related aspects without committing to a precise technical term.

Summary: funktsioonilised denotes function-related characteristics and is employed in various technical registers to highlight functional aspects. Because Estonian has specialized terms for precise mathematical or computational concepts, the exact interpretation of funktsioonilised can depend on the surrounding terminology and field.

See also: funktsioon, funktsionaalne, funktsionaalsus.