Vähendava

Vähendava is an Estonian word that functions as a participle. It is the active present participle of the verb "vähendama," which means to reduce, decrease, or lessen. Therefore, "vähendava" describes an entity that is actively reducing or decreasing something.

In grammatical terms, "vähendava" is a form that can modify a noun, indicating that the noun is performing the action of reducing. For example, "vähendava teguri" translates to "reducing factor," where "vähendava" describes the factor that is causing a reduction. It can also be used in various grammatical cases depending on its role in the sentence. The word conveys the ongoing nature of the reduction.

The concept of reduction or decrease is fundamental in many fields, including mathematics, economics, and physics. In mathematics, a "vähendav funktsioon" would refer to a decreasing function. In economics, a "vähendava mõjuga poliitika" could describe a policy that has a dampening effect on an economy. The participle "vähendava" encapsulates this idea of an active, ongoing process of making something smaller or less significant.