puutetundliku

Puutetundliku is the genitive singular form of the Estonian adjective puutetundlik, meaning touch-sensitive or tactile. The base term puutetundlik describes something that can detect or respond to touch, rather than requiring a mechanical button or tool. Puutetundliku is used to modify a noun in the genitive case, for example in the phrase puutetundliku ekraani, meaning “of a touch-sensitive screen.”

Etymology and form: puutetundlik is built from puute (touch) and tundlik (sensitive). The genitive singular form puutetundliku is used in constructions where the noun it modifies is in the genitive, as in technical descriptions or product documentation.

Usage: The term appears primarily in technology and design contexts. It describes devices and interfaces that respond to touch, such as touchscreens, touchpads, and touch-enabled controls. In everyday language, puutetundlik is commonly used to refer to surfaces or components designed for touch interaction, often contrasting with mechanical or physical input methods. The inflected form puutetundliku serves to connect the adjective with a following genitive noun, preserving grammatical agreement within the Estonian sentence.