orientatsioonilised

The term "orientatsioonilised" is the genitive plural form of the Estonian word "orientatsioon", which translates to "orientation" in English. In Estonian grammar, the genitive case often indicates possession, origin, or a relationship to another noun. Therefore, "orientatsioonilised" would be used in contexts where one is referring to something belonging to or related to multiple orientations. For instance, it might appear in discussions about the characteristics or aspects pertaining to different types of orientation.

The concept of orientation itself is broad and can refer to a person's sexual or romantic attraction, their sense of direction, or their alignment with a particular ideology or perspective. When the genitive plural "orientatsioonilised" is used, it implies that these orientations are being considered collectively or in relation to something else. For example, a study might examine "orientatsioonilised eelistused" (orientational preferences), indicating preferences across various orientations. Similarly, discussions about diversity and inclusion might refer to "orientatsioonilised vähemused" (orientational minorities), acknowledging multiple groups based on their orientations. The specific meaning is always dependent on the surrounding sentence and the broader context of the discussion in which the word appears.