Lõikudest

Lõikudest is an Estonian noun form derived from lõik, a word with several related senses. It denotes pieces that have been separated from a larger whole, or parts that make up a larger unit. The term is used across different domains to describe tangible segments as well as more abstract portions.

In everyday language lõik primarily refers to a piece that has been cut or separated, such as a slice of bread, cake, sausage, or other foods. In text and publishing, lõik can mean an excerpt or a short passage taken from a longer document. In scientific and mathematical contexts, lõik can denote a cross-section or a segment of a line or curve, or a sectional view shown in diagrams. The concept also appears in geography and geology to describe cross-sections of terrain or rock formations.

The form lõikudest is a grammatical variant used when referring to multiple pieces or sections, or to indicate origin, composition, or relation to those pieces. It appears in phrases describing something that consists of several parts or is derived from certain segments, for example in discussions of data, diagrams, or collections organized by their constituent slices.

Etymologically, lõikudest comes from lõik, highlighting the core idea of division into smaller units. Related terms include lõik, lõikamine (the act of cutting or dividing), and lõige (a cut or segment). The word is common in everyday Estonian as well as in technical and academic writing.