määratleta

Määratleta is an Estonian verb meaning to define, determine, or specify the meaning, scope, or boundaries of something. It is used in formal, technical, and academic writing to articulate precise definitions of terms, concepts, rules, or data. The act of defining is central in fields such as linguistics, logic, mathematics, law, and computer science, where clear boundaries influence interpretation and application. The noun form määratlus denotes the resulting definition, and related forms such as määratlemine refer to the act of defining.

Usage and meaning styles

Määratleta is typically used with a direct object that names what is being defined. In active voice one might say “Ma määratlen termini X tähenduse.” In many texts, the passive or impersonal construction “Sõna X määratletakse järgmiselt” is common, especially when presenting a formal definition. The term often appears in definitions, glossaries, standards, and policy documents to ensure unambiguous interpretation.

Grammar and related forms

As a transitive Estonian verb, määratleta forms like määratlen, määratled, määratleb, määratleme, määratlete, and määratlevad in the present tense, with past forms such as määratlesin and määratlesid in the preterite. The passive form includes määratletakse, indicating that something is defined, and participles such as määratletud, meaning “defined.” Related nominal forms include määratlus (definition) and määratlemine (the act of defining).

See also

Definition, definitsioon, määratlemine, terminology.