Täpiste

Tä pul? The term täpiste is an Estonian noun that translates roughly as "dots" or "points." It is formed from täpp, meaning a dot, mark, or speck, with a pluralizing suffix. In standard Estonian, the word is relatively uncommon and tends to appear in technical, typographic, or linguistic discussions rather than everyday language.

In typography and manuscript culture, täpiste refers to small circular marks used as markers or decorative elements. They may appear in historical editions as separators or as ornamentation, and in modern typography they can describe bullet-like symbols or dotted decorations used in layouts and design.

In data visualization and cartography, täpiste denotes data points, location markers, or plot symbols on graphs, maps, or diagrams. The term emphasizes discrete points rather than continuous surfaces and is useful when describing the placement and count of markers in a visual representation.

In digital interfaces and software, täpiste can describe indicator dots such as status lights, notification badges, or other small circular icons that convey a state or count. Depending on the context, the word may be used more as a technical shorthand rather than common UI terminology.

See also: dot, bullet point, point (geometry), data point, punctuation.