Posiitiivsusest

Posiitiivsusest is a nonstandard Estonian term used in informal contexts to denote “of positivity” or “concerning positivity.” It appears as the genitive form of posiitiivsus, a playful or mistaken variant of the standard Estonian word for positivity, positiivsus (or positiivsus/positiivsus in different spellings). Because posiitiivsusest is not attested in major dictionaries, it is primarily found in online posts, memes, and commentary where speakers experiment with spelling or emphasize optimistic framing. The term illustrates how Estonian speakers sometimes manipulate standard word forms to convey nuance or irony.

Etymology and form: The form combines a nonstandard root posiitiiv- with the normal genitive suffix -sest, yielding -susest. This diverges from the standard genitive of positiivsus (positiivsuse) or from standard constructions involving positiivsus, and thus is regarded as a nonce or stylistic variant rather than a normative form.

Usage: In practice posiitiivsusest signals a discourse that either centers on positivity or critically notes positivity-heavy rhetoric. Examples in online text might include phrases like “posiitiivsusest tulenevad järeldused” (“conclusions derived from positivity”) or “posiitiivsusest lähtuv arutelu” (“a discussion emanating from positivity”), often with humorous or ironic intent. In formal writing, standard terms such as positiivsus are preferred.

See also: positiivsus, optimism, linguistic nonce forms.