Lõpplikult

Lõpplikult is a term encountered in Estonian, typically treated as a nonstandard or misspelled variant of lõplikult. The standard form lõplikult is an adverb meaning definitively, finally, or permanently, used to describe actions or states that are settled without further change. The word is formed from the adjective lõplik (final, definitive) plus the adverbial suffix -ult, producing a sense of finality or permanence.

Etymology and orthography: The correct Estonian spelling is lõplikult, with the root lõplik and the suffix -ult. The form lõpplikult is not recognized in standard orthography and is generally considered a misspelling or informal variant. In written usage, especially in formal or published text, lõplikult should be preferred.

Usage and examples: Lõplikult is used with verbs or phrases that describe a completed, irreversible, or definitive state. Examples include: "Otsus on lõplikult vastu võetud." (The decision has been finalized/ definitively accepted.) "Leping on lõplikult allkirjastatud." (The contract has been definitively signed.) "Pakkumine kehtib lõplikult." (The offer remains valid permanently/definitely.)

Notes: In most contexts, lõplikult emphasizes finality rather than mere temporariness. It can be contrasted with more provisional expressions to indicate permanent status or a final resolution. The nonstandard variant lõpplikult may appear in informal writing or typographical mistakes, but it is not considered correct Estonian in formal contexts.

See also: lõplik, Estonian morphology, Estonian orthography.