jõustuvates

Jõustuvates is an Estonian linguistic term used to describe a non-finite participial form derived from the root jõustuv- meaning "strengthening" or "gaining strength." The form jõustuvates represents the inessive plural variant of this participle and appears mainly in grammatical descriptions and, rarely, in literary prose to illustrate ongoing processes. It is not a common standalone lexical item in everyday Estonian, and outside linguistic works it is seldom encountered.

In grammatical analysis, jõustuv- forms are used to discuss how Estonian marks ongoing development or state change. The combination with the inessive plural suffix indicates a state or condition pertaining to a group or plural subject undergoing strengthening, rather than a simple finite verb form. Because of its rarity in standard usage, direct examples are scarce in ordinary texts; when it does appear, it typically serves as an illustration of morphology rather than as semantic content.

References to the term are predominantly found in descriptive grammars and morphology-focused resources on Estonian, rather than in dictionaries or general language usage. See also Estonian grammar, participles, non-finite verb forms, and inflection patterns. This article provides a concise note on a specialized form and does not imply a distinct lexical entry or widely recognized concept beyond theoretical discussion.