uzoj

Uzoj is the Esperanto plural noun meaning "uses" or "usages." It is formed from the noun uzo, meaning use or utilization, with the standard plural suffix -oj. In Esperanto, uzoj can refer to the various ways a term, device, or concept is employed.

Etymology and grammar: The base word uzo comes from the verb uzi, which means to use. Nouns in Esperanto take the -o ending, and plural nouns add -oj, giving uz o → uzoj. The plural form allows speakers to discuss multiple applications or instances of use across contexts such as linguistics, technology, or law. The word follows regular Esperanto noun pluralization rules and does not carry diacritic marks.

Usage and context: In linguistic and lexicographic writing, uzoj is used to describe the different uses of a word or phrase in various contexts. In technical and user documentation, uzoj can refer to the intended functions of a feature. In legal or regulatory texts, uzoj may describe customary or accepted ways a provision is applied. Because Esperanto aims for clarity and precision, uzoj helps distinguish between how something is used in practice versus its theoretical meaning.

See also:uzo, the noun for use; uzado, the process or act of using; examples of usage in Esperanto dictionaries and grammar guides. The term is common in discussions of semantics, terminology, and functional description within Esperanto-language materials.