lõplikus

Lõplikus is an Estonian grammatical form of the adjective lõplik, meaning final or definitive. In Estonian, adjectives agree with the noun they modify, and lõplik can take various inflected forms depending on case, number, and definiteness. Lõplikus is typically encountered in contexts describing something in its final state or version, especially in formal or technical language. It often appears in phrases such as lõplikus vormis or lõplikus otsuses, where it contributes the sense of finality rather than introducing a distinct concept.

Usage and meaning: The phrase lõplikus vormis translates roughly to “in the final form,” while lõplikus otsuses conveys the idea of a decision that is final or definitive. The exact case of lõplikus is determined by the noun it modifies and the grammatical role within the sentence. As a form of lõplik, lõplikus is most common in written Estonian, including legal, administrative, and scholarly texts.

Etymology: Lõplik stems from lõpp, meaning end, with the adjectival suffix -lik to yield “final/definitive.” The ending -us is part of the inflection pattern that marks the adjective for a particular grammatical case and number in a noun phrase.

Related terminology: In everyday speech speakers may prefer simpler descriptors such as viimane (the last) or lõplik vorm (final form) without using the specific lõplikus inflection. The broader concept of finality in Estonian would be described with various adjectives and case forms depending on context.

See also: final form, definitive, Estonian grammar, adjective inflection.

Note: Lõplikus is not a standalone concept outside of its role as an inflected form of lõplik; its meaning is derived from the base word and the grammatical construction in which it appears.