tekstipõhiste

Tekstipõhiste is the Estonian genitive plural form of the adjective tekstipõhine, meaning “text-based.” It is used in Estonian to describe nouns that rely primarily on written text rather than graphics, sound, or multimedia. The form tekstipõhiste is typically employed to modify plural nouns in contexts such as mängude, kasutajaliideste, or meediaprogrammide, indicating a text-centered nature.

In usage, tekstipõhiste describes a range of media, interfaces, and communications. In computing and digital culture it commonly refers to text-based user interfaces and command-line interfaces, where interaction occurs through text input and textual output rather than graphical elements. In gaming and literature, tekstipõhiste mängude or tekstipõhised seiklused denote interactive fiction and other text-driven experiences. In education and media studies, the term can describe text-only formats such as plain-text documents, transcripts, or SMS-based services.

Historically, tekstipõhiste interfaces emerged with early computers and telecommunication systems, prioritizing simplicity, portability, and accessibility. While modern systems often integrate graphics and multimedia, text-based formats remain relevant in low-bandwidth environments, screen-reader accessibility, archival work, and certain creative or educational contexts. The term is commonly found in Estonian-language discussions of technology, gaming, and digital media, and is the direct linguistic counterpart to the English “text-based.”