Uuringulised

Uuringulised is an Estonian adjective used to describe things that relate to research or investigation. In English, it can be rendered as “research-oriented” or “investigative.” The term is most commonly found in academic or analytical writing and appears when emphasizing a methodological approach that prioritizes inquiry and systematic data collection.

The word is formed from the noun “uuring” or “uurimine” meaning “investigation” or “research” and the adjectival suffix -lised, which turns a base into an adjective describing a characteristic. Thus “uuringulised” denotes a quality of being research-focused or inquiry-driven.

Typical contexts include descriptions of approaches, methods, or datasets, for example “uuringulised meetodid” (research-oriented methods) or “uuringulised andmed” (investigative data). It can contrast with terms emphasizing practical applicability or theoretical framing, depending on the writer’s aim.

Related terms include uurimus (research), uuring (investigation), and uurija (researcher). The usage and connotations of “uuringulised” are shaped by Estonian academic style and may vary by discipline.