teaduslikuks

Teaduslikuks is the translative singular form of the Estonian adjective teaduslik, meaning “scientific.” It is used to express a change of state or role, indicating that something becomes scientific or is brought into a scientific condition, rather than simply describing it as scientific.

In grammatical terms, teaduslikuks is the translative case form that accompanies verbs of change, such as muutuma (to become) or saama (to become / to get). It typically occurs in constructions where a process or result is described as transforming into a scientific state. The form is used with singular subjects; when describing a plural subject or different contexts, other grammatical adjustments may apply.

Common usages include making something “scientific” through action, or stating that a process has become scientific. Examples:

- Ta muutus teaduslikuks. (He became scientific.)

- Protsessi viidi teaduslikuks. (The process was brought into a scientific state.)

- Uuring tegi meetodist teaduslikuks. (The study rendered the method scientific.)

Etymology and related forms: teaduslikuks derives from teaduslik, meaning “scientific,” with the translative suffix -ks used to denote change of state. Related forms include the base adjective teaduslik (scientific) and the adverb teaduslikult (scientifically). The term is primarily encountered in formal, academic, or descriptive Estonian contexts.

See also: translative case in Estonian grammar; changes of state with -ks suffix; adjectives in Estonian changing form after volitional or dynamic verbs.