relatiivse

Relatiivse is the genitive singular form of the Estonian adjective relatiivne, meaning relative or relational. In Estonian, relatiivne describes things connected by relation or dependence, and relatiivse appears whenever the adjective modifies a noun in the genitive case or appears in phrases built with genitive nouns. It is commonly seen in linguistic and academic contexts, especially when discussing relative clauses or relational concepts.

Etymology and usage. Relatiivne is a loanword from Latin relativus, adopted into Estonian to express the idea of relation or relativity. Like other Estonian adjectives, it declines for number and case, with relatiivse serving as the genitive singular form. In practice, you encounter phrases such as relatiivse lause (the relative clause) or relatiivse tähendusega (with a relative meaning). In academic writing, relatiivne forms appear in discussions of grammar, linguistics, mathematics, and physics, where the concept of relation or relativity is central.

Forms and examples. As a general adjective, relatiivne follows standard Estonian inflection patterns. Relatiivse is the form used before a singular noun in genitive, for example in phrases like relatiivse lause moodustamine (formation of a relative clause) or relatiivse tähendusega (with a relative meaning). In plural contexts, other inflected forms of the adjective will be used to agree with the noun in number and case.

See also. Relativity, Relative clause, Relativ pronoun, Relatiivsus.