Hõlmavate

Hõlmavate is an Estonian word that translates to "including," "encompassing," or "comprehensive" in English. It is a versatile adjective used to describe something that contains or covers a wide range of elements, ideas, or aspects.

In its grammatical form, hõlmavate is the genitive plural of the word "hõlmav," which is the present active participle of the verb "hõlmama." The verb "hõlmama" means to embrace, to include, to cover, or to encompass. Therefore, "hõlmavate" literally means "of those including" or "of the encompassing ones."

The word can be used in various contexts. For example, one might refer to "hõlmavate programmide" (comprehensive programs) to describe programs that cover many different areas or aspects. Similarly, "hõlmavate uuringute" (encompassing studies) would indicate studies that are broad in scope and investigate multiple facets of a subject. It can also describe the nature of a document or a plan, such as "hõlmavate juhistega" (with comprehensive guidelines), suggesting that the guidelines are detailed and cover all necessary points. The term emphasizes completeness and thoroughness.