spetsiaalselt

Spetsiaalselt is an Estonian adverb used to describe that an action is performed in a special way or for a specific purpose. It corresponds to the English 'specifically' or 'specially' and is common in formal, academic, and general prose. The word often appears in phrases such as spetsiaalselt selleks otstarbeks (specifically for this purpose) or spetsiaalselt loodud (specifically designed).

Etymology and formation: Spetsiaalselt is built from the adjective spetsiaalne (special) with the standard Estonian adverb-forming suffix -lt, yielding an adverb of manner. The base adjective spetsiaalne is a loanword, historically linked to European sources such as German speziel(l) or related languages, and it preserves the core sense of ‘special’ in Estonian. The adverb form thus expresses manner, degree, or intent, rather than a mere description.

Usage notes: The word conveys intentionality or specificity, highlighting that something is done for a particular reason or in a tailored way. It is versatile across registers, from technical writing to everyday speech, and pairs naturally with phrases that specify purpose or design. While synonymous expressions exist, spetsiaalselt emphasizes purposeful distinction rather than generality.

Examples: Selle uuringu jaoks koguti andmed spetsiaalselt selle eesmärgi jaoks. Toode on spetsiaalselt loodud meditsiinilistel eesmärkidel. Spetsiaalselt välja töötatud lahendus kirjeldab ainet või protsessi täpse, sihipärase rakenduse kontekstis.