terviklikus

Teriklikus is an Estonian noun meaning the state or quality of being whole, intact, or coherent. It is used to describe both tangible wholes and abstract consistencies, such as a system, a plan, or a collection, as well as the coherence of an argument or narrative. The term emphasizes integration and completeness rather than the sum of its parts.

Etymology: The word is formed from tervik, meaning the whole, plus the abstract noun suffix -kus, creating a concept of wholeness or integrity.

Usage and contexts: In philosophy, design, information technology, and data management, terviklikus describes how well elements fit together and maintain consistency. In software engineering, maintaining terviklikkus means preserving data integrity and referential coherence across modules; in rhetoric or storytelling, it refers to the seamless integration of themes and characters. The term can apply to physical objects as well as to concepts, processes, and organizations.

Examples: Süsteemi terviklikkus tagab, et kõik andmete osad töötavad koos without contradictions. Disainis tähendab terviklikkus, et kõik komponendid moodustavad ühtse visuaalse ja funktsionaalse terviku.

See also: Seotud mõisted hõlmavad tervik ja terviklikkus, mis aitavad kirjeldada sama laadi ideed erinevates kontekstides.