Perteikimas

Perteikimas is a Lithuanian noun that denotes the act or process of passing something from one subject to another. The term derives from the verb perteikti, meaning to convey or transmit. Its sense is broad, covering the transfer of information, signals, objects, or responsibilities, and it is used across disciplines to describe a step in which agency or ownership moves from one party to another.

In information technology and telecommunications, perteikimas refers to the transmission of data or signals between devices, networks, or systems, including the mechanisms by which data is encoded, routed, and delivered. The term emphasizes the event of transfer rather than the physical channel and can be applied to both wired and wireless communications.

In biology and medicine, perteikimas is commonly used to describe the transmission of pathogens between hosts, such as horizontal transmission, or the spread of traits in genetics. It can encompass various pathways—airborne, contact, vector-borne, or other mechanisms by which an attribute or agent moves from one organism to another.

In legal and business contexts, perteikimas denotes the transfer of ownership, rights, or responsibilities, including assignments, delegations, or handovers of obligations. It is often contrasted with more technical terms that specify the means or modality of transfer.

Usage notes: perteikimas remains a general, umbrella term. In specialized fields, more precise terms such as transmisija (transmission) or perdavimas (delivery/assignment) may be preferred depending on context. The choice of term typically reflects the focus on the act of passing versus the mechanism of transfer.