stubsõna
Stubsõna is a term used in Estonian lexicography to describe a word entry that has been created in a lexical database or dictionary project but contains only minimal information. The primary purpose of a stubsõna is to mark a gap in coverage and to enable community-driven expansion of the lexicon. In practice, a stubsõna usually includes the lemma, part of speech, language label, and perhaps a pronunciation or an example sentence, while detailed definitions, etymology, inflections, and usage notes are left for later development or marked as to be added.
Creation and management: A contributor typically adds a stubsõna when encountering a word that lacks an entry
Role and workflow: Stubsõna entries help prioritize lexicon work, reveal coverage gaps, and enable linking across
Limitations and caution: Stubs may vary in quality; without careful sourcing they risk disseminating inaccuracies. Projects
See also: Stub (lexicography), Wiktionary, Estonian language resources.