Mitmekesistele

Mitmekesistele is an Estonian verb meaning to make something more diverse or to diversify. It is used in a wide range of contexts where increasing variety is considered beneficial, such as biodiversity management, agricultural production, economic policy, education, and cultural planning. The verb is formed from mitmekesine ("diverse") and the infinitive suffix -istama; mitmekesistele is a specific form used to express an instruction or request to diversify, commonly appearing as an imperative in guidance and policy texts.

In usage, mitmekesistele appears in sentences such as "Mitmekesistele oma toidulaud" (Diversify your diet) and "Riik peaks majandust mitmekesistama" (The economy should be diversified). It is closely related to the noun mitmekesistamine (the act of diversification or diversification process) and the noun mitmekesisus (diversity). The term features prominently in discussions of sustainable development, conservation, resilient economies, and inclusive planning.

In summary, mitmekesistele denotes the action of increasing variety or heterogeneity in a system, whether biological, economic, or social, and is part of a family of terms that promote variety as a value.