omaduslik

Omaduslik is Estonian an adjective meaning a property-related or inherent quality; it is used to describe characteristics that belong to something by its nature. The term appears mainly in formal, scientific, or philosophical writing when distinguishing intrinsic features from temporary or external ones.

Etymology: Omaduslik is formed from the noun omadus, meaning property or attribute, with the suffix -lik, which creates adjectives indicating possession of a quality or a nature. The construction expresses that a subject possesses a certain attribute rather than merely exhibiting it under specific conditions.

Usage: The word is commonly used to describe qualities considered part of the essential nature of an object or concept. It often appears in analytical or explanatory contexts, including discussions of intrinsic properties, constitutive features, or defining characteristics. In practice, omaduslik can be used with various nouns to mark a core or defining attribute of the subject.

See also: omadus, iseloom, kvaliteet.