pikkajaliselt
Pikkajaliselt is a Estonian adverb meaning “over a long period of time” or “in the long run.” It describes the time dimension of an action, change, or observation as extending beyond the short term and lasting for an extended duration.
Etymologically, the word is formed from the concept of long duration and is used primarily in formal
In usage, pikkajaliselt is often applied with verbs and nouns to express longitudinal perspective. For example,
Pikkajalised uuringud, or longitudinal studies, are a standard concept in many fields, including social sciences and
Related terms include pikaajaline (long-term) and lühiajaliselt (short-term), which serve as antonyms in describing time horizons.