Korduvatav

Korduvatav is a term used in Estonian-language technical discourse to denote objects, events, or processes that can be repeated or occur in cycles. In practice, the concept is applied across disciplines such as linguistics, information systems, and scheduling to indicate repeatable elements or patterns.

Etymology and form: The word is derived from the Estonian korduv, meaning recurrent or repeated, with the suffix -atav, which forms adjectives indicating capability or tendency. Thus korduvatav conveys the sense of something that is repeatable or capable of recurring.

Usage and context: In data modeling, a korduvatav field or attribute refers to a component that may hold multiple values associated with a single record, often represented as a list or array. In scheduling and project planning, a korduvatav event describes occurrences that recur on a regular basis, such as weekly meetings or monthly reports. In linguistics, the term can be used to describe a pattern of repetition within a structure, such as a repeated morph or phrase that is part of a larger system.

Examples: A korduvatav data field might store several contact numbers for one person. A korduvatav meeting is set to occur every Tuesday at 10 a.m. These usages emphasize repeatability as a defining property of the element.

See also: korduv, recurrence, repetition, repeatable.