Standartinis

Standartinis is a Lithuanian adjective meaning standard, conventional, typical, or conforming to a defined norm. It is used to describe objects, procedures, or practices that follow established specifications or commonly accepted criteria, as well as to label representative examples that illustrate typical characteristics.

The term derives from the noun standartas (standard), and the adjective is formed with the suffix -inis to indicate relation to the noun. The word has been in use in Lithuanian in modern administrative, industrial, and scientific contexts, with broader adoption as standardization and quality assurance practices expanded in the 20th century.

In practical use, standartinis appears across many domains. In industry and technology it describes standard sizes, procedures, formats, or protocols, such as standartiniai dydžiai or standartiniai protokolai. In language and education it can refer to standard language or standard tests, for example standartinė kalba or standartiniai testai. The corresponding noun form is standartizacija, the process of establishing and applying standards.

Relation to norms and international standards is common. Lithuanian discussions of standards frequently reference normative documents and organizations such as ISO, IEC, or European standards (EN), which influence national legislation, procurement, and industry practices. In everyday language, standartinis can sometimes carry a nuance of conventionality or predictability, but it remains a neutral technical term in formal and professional contexts.