väljendust

Väljendust is the Estonian noun meaning expression, manifestation, or form in which something is communicated or represented. It is used in many domains to denote the outward sign or product of an inner meaning. The base verb is väljendada or väljendama (to express); the noun form conveys the act or product of expressing.

In mathematical and computational contexts, väljendus refers to a written sequence of values and operations that can be evaluated to a value. Examples include 3x + 2 or sin(y) · z. Such expressions are subject to rules of precedence, simplification, and substitution, and they may be simplified or rearranged while remaining equivalent.

In linguistics, philosophy, and daily language, väljendus denotes the outward manifestation of thought or feeling through speech, writing, gesture, or other media. It covers phrases, sentences, idioms, and stylistic choices that convey meaning beyond individual words.

In the arts and culture, väljendus refers to artistic expression—the way artists communicate ideas, emotions, or perspectives through form, technique, and media. It encompasses style, tone, and composition as deliberate means of conveying experience to an audience.

Because väljendus spans multiple disciplines, its precise meaning depends on context. In general, it is the link between inner meaning and outward sign, the form through which something is made present to others.