tarvidust
Tarvidust is a term used in Estonian linguistics to denote the abstract noun that expresses the state or quality of needing something. It is employed when discussing concepts of necessity, requirement, or demand within cognitive, economic, or social contexts. In Estonian grammar, tarvidust is a form of tarvidus, the base noun for “need,” realized in inflected forms depending on syntactic role.
Etymology and form: The word derives from tarvitama, meaning “to need” or “to require,” with the abstract-noun
Usage and examples: The term is most commonly found in linguistic discussions, philosophical writings about needs,
See also: Related Estonian terms include tarvis (need, necessity) and tarvitama (to need). The concept of tarvidus