Laiususe

Laiususe is an Estonian abstract noun meaning width or breadth. It denotes the property or extent of being wide in an object or space. In practice, laiuse describes how wide something is and is commonly used in technical, architectural, and geometric contexts as well as in design specifications.

Etymology and form: Laius is the base noun for width, and the suffix -use forms an abstract noun that expresses the state or quality of that dimension. The word is typically used in formal or written Estonian, appearing in constructions such as laiuse mõõt (width measurement) or laiuse väärtus (width value).

Usage: Laiususe is used to discuss the concept of width in objects, spaces, or figures. Measurements are given in standard units of length, such as meters or centimeters, depending on the context. In specifications, phrases like laiuse mõõt or laiuse suurus convey the width value of an item, from pages and screens to architectural elements and components.

Related terms and context: Laiususe is related to other Estonian dimension words such as lai (width), pikkus (length), and kõrgus (height). In cross-linguistic terms, it corresponds to the English concept of width or breadth, but the Estonian term remains a noun used mainly in formal or technical discourse.

See also: width, breadth, lai, pikkus, kõrgus.