vahemikeks

Vahemikeks is an Estonian linguistic and mathematical term referring to the translative form of the noun vahemik, which means interval or range. The form is used when describing the result or act of partitioning something into several intervals or ranges, for example in data analysis, measurement, or mathematical discourse. In such contexts, vahemikeks marks the state of becoming or being divided into multiple intervals.

Etymology and grammar: Vahemik consists of the idea of a range or gap, and the suffix -ks signals the translative case in Estonian grammar. The form vahemikeks is used with plural or general references to becoming or existing as intervals, often following verbs that express division or organization, such as jagati (were divided) or jaotuse kohaselt (according to the partition.

Usage and examples: In empirical work, data may be presented vahemikeks to indicate that the dataset has been partitioned into several intervals for analysis. Example: Andmed jagati vahemikeks, et iga vahemiku kohta saaks eraldi statistikat arvutada. Another example: Uuringu tulemused jagunevad vahemikeks jaotuse alusel, mis aitab nähtusi eristada.

See also: vahemik, which is the base noun meaning interval or range; jaotus (partition or division); hulk and kogum (sets or collections) as related mathematical concepts.

Note: Vahemikeks is primarily a grammatical form used in Estonian texts to describe partitioning into intervals; its exact usage can vary with domain and style.