Tunnuspõhimõtted
Tunnuspõhimõtted refer to the fundamental principles or criteria used for identification or classification. In Estonian, the term "tunnus" translates to "feature," "characteristic," or "attribute," while "põhimõtted" means "principles" or "rules." Therefore, tunnuspõhimõtted essentially describe the guiding rules or essential characteristics that define something or enable its differentiation from others.
These principles are crucial in various fields, including science, linguistics, and information management. In scientific classification,
In linguistics, tunnuspõhimõtted can relate to phonetic, morphological, or syntactic features that distinguish languages or dialects.