sihtotstarbeliselt
Sihtotstarbeliselt is an Estonian adverb meaning intentionally, on purpose, or with a specific aim. It describes actions carried out with a predefined objective and implies that the conduct serves a stated use or goal rather than being accidental or incidental.
The term is a compound formed from siht, meaning target or aim, and otstarbeliselt, an adverb meaning
Usage of sihtotstarbeliselt is common in formal registers such as policy documents, research reports, legal texts,
Examples include: “Andmed koguti sihtotstarbeliselt, et vastata kindla uurimuse eesmärkidele,” and “Ettevõte tegutseb sihtotstarbeliselt ja vastavalt
See also: otstarbeline (adjective), sihtotstarbeline (adjective). Related concept: juhuslikult (accidentally) as a contrasting adverb.