rakenduslikuks

Rakenduslikuks is the translative case form of the Estonian adjective rakenduslik, meaning "applied" or "practical." It is used to describe knowledge, research, or methods that are oriented toward practical use rather than theoretical exploration. The term is common in scientific, technical, and educational contexts where the aim is to apply findings to real-world problems.

The concept appears in phrases such as rakenduslik teadus (applied science) and rakenduslik tehnoloogia (applied technology), distinguishing practical applications from purely theoretical work. The form rakenduslikuks specifically marks a change of state or role into something described as applied, and it is used after verbs that express becoming or transforming, such as saama (to become) or muutuma (to change).

Examples illustrate its use in sentences like: Ta sai rakenduslikuks inseneriks (He became an applied engineer) and Projekti eesmärk on saada rakenduslikuks lahenduseks (The project's aim is to become an applied solution). This translative form helps convey a shift toward practical implementation, product-focused outcomes, or problem-solving in real-world settings.

In practice, rakenduslikkuse or related nouns may be used to discuss the applied dimension of research and education, highlighting a continuum from theoretical to practical orientation. See also rakenduslik teadus and related terms that contrast applied work with basic or theoretical inquiry.