Ulatuslikule

Ulatuslikule is the allative singular form of the Estonian adjective ulatuslik, meaning extensive or broad. It is used when the noun it modifies is in the allative case, indicating direction toward something or a target area, such as “to a wide area” or “toward a broad field.”

Morphology and formation: In Estonian, adjectives agree with the nouns they modify in case and number. The allative form of ulatuslik is created by attaching the allative ending -ule to the adjective stem, yielding ulatuslikule. This form typically precedes a noun in the allative, as in ulatuslikule alale or ulatuslikule valdkonnale.

Usage: Ulatuslikule is common in formal or descriptive Estonian, especially in geographic, planning, or policy contexts where a scope or area is being discussed. It conveys a sense of breadth or scope when directing attention to a location or domain.

Examples:

- Ulatuslikule alale kavandatud projekt hõlmab mitmeid piirkondi. (A project planned for a broad area covers several regions.)

- Uurimus keskendub ulatuslikule valdkonnale, mis puudutab mitmeid tööstusharusid. (The study focuses on a wide field that touches several industries.)

Etymology: Ulatuslik on formed from ulatus (extent, scope) plus the common -lik suffix creating an adjective. The allative form -ule attaches to this stem to produce ulatuslikule, used before nouns in the allative case.

See also: Ulatus (extent), ulatuslik (extensive).