Informatiivsel

Informatiivsel is the adessive singular form of the Estonian adjective informatiivne, meaning informative. It is used to describe actions, materials, or statements that are intended to provide information or present facts. In grammar, it appears in phrases where the descriptor applies to a noun in the adessive case, for example with viisil (in a manner), eesmärgil (for purposes), or tasemel (at a level).

Usage and nuance: The form signals a focus on information content rather than opinion, persuasion, or entertainment. It is common in media, education, and official communication. It often occurs with verbs of presenting or describing, e.g., informatiivsel viisil esitatud or informatiivsel eesmärgil koostatud materjal. It is not used as a standalone noun, but as a modifier within adessive constructions.

Etymology and morphology: It derives from informatiivne, itself from informatsioon (information) and the suffix -ivne; the adessive form -sel indicates the relation to the noun (manner, purpose, level). The form thus marks that the referred aspect is informational in nature and is tied to the stated contextual function (how, for what purpose, or at what level).

Examples:

- See juhend on kirjutatud informatiivsel viisil ja keskendub faktidele.

- Materjal on koostatud informatiivsel eesmärgil.

- Koolitusmaterjalid on vormistatud informatiivsel tasemel, keskendudes selgetele andmetele.