Selektiivsetest

Selektiivsetest is a grammatical form in Estonian, not a standalone concept. It represents the genitive plural form of the adjective selektiivne (selective) and is used to modify a head noun that appears in the genitive plural. In practice, selektiivsetest serves to indicate that the noun’s qualities or effects are characterized as being selective within a larger group or set.

In linguistic and academic writing, selektiivsetest is commonly encountered in phrases describing selective characteristics, processes, or methods. Because Estonian adjectives agree with the noun they modify in number, case, and, to some extent, definiteness, selektiivsetest appears specifically where the head noun is plural and in the genitive case. This form helps clarify attribution, such as “from selective methods” or “of selective processes,” within complex clauses.

Etymologically, selektiivsetest derives from the base adjective selektiivne, combined with Estonian inflectional endings that mark genitive plural agreement. It is part of standard Estonian grammar and is learned as part of how adjectives modify plural nouns in non-nominative cases.

See also: Estonian grammar, adjectives in Estonian, case endings, genitive plural.