klõpsuv

Klõpsuv is an Estonian adjective formed from the verb klõpsama, meaning to click. The word describes something that makes a clicking sound or denotes an object that can be activated by a click. In everyday language it can refer to mechanical actions or components that produce a distinct click when operated, for example a door latch or a switch.

In technical and UI contexts klõpsuv is commonly used to convey that something is associated with clicking or clicking feedback. It can describe hardware elements that emit a click upon engagement, as well as user interface controls that respond to a user’s click. In many cases, more explicit terminology such as klõpsatav (clickable) is preferred in design and documentation, but klõpsuv remains an acceptable descriptor when emphasizing the act or sound of the click.

Grammar and usage notes: as an attributive adjective, klõpsuv agrees with the noun in number and case (e.g., klõpsuv nupp, klõpsuva nupu, klõpsuvad nupud). The root klõps- derives from an onomatopoeic representation of the clicking sound, with suffixes indicating its adjectival function.

See also: klõps, klõpsama, klõpsatav.