ettekujutuslik
Ettekujutuslik is an adjective derived from the Estonian word ettekujutus, meaning “preconception” or “pre-mention.” In linguistic terms, it refers to a discourse phenomenon in which a noun or noun phrase is introduced preemptively before its main description or elaboration is given. The construction is frequently found in narrative and expository texts, where it serves to create anticipation or to set up a forthcoming explanation.
The typical structure is: a fronted noun phrase followed by a verb or clause that provides additional
Usage of ettekujutuslik is stylistically marked: it can signal emphasis, create suspense, or reflect a focus
The term appears in Estonian grammar reference works, especially those focusing on discourse analysis and pragmatic