Vahendinimõiste
Vahendinimõiste, often translated as "instrumental concept" or "tool concept," refers to a linguistic or philosophical term that describes a concept functioning as a tool or means to an end. It is not an end in itself, but rather a means by which we understand, interact with, or manipulate the world. This concept emphasizes the practical, functional role of certain ideas or terms in human cognition and communication.
In linguistics, a vahendinimõiste might be a grammatical category or a specific word that serves to facilitate
Philosophically, the idea of a vahendinimõiste suggests that many of our concepts are not direct reflections