vahemikule

Vahemikule is an Estonian phrase formed from the noun vahemik, meaning interval or range, and the allative suffix -le. It is used to express direction toward or application to a specific interval or range. In mathematical, statistical, and data-processing contexts, vahemikule functions as a prepositional construction that indicates that a value, variable, or set should be considered within a defined interval.

In practice, vahemikule appears in formal writing to constrain a variable or dataset to a particular domain. It is common in textbooks, problem statements, software documentation, and data-cleaning instructions. The expression is typically paired with interval notation, such as [a, b], to denote the inclusive range from a to b. The phrase is not a standalone noun but a prepositional phrase that accompanies numbers, variables, or sets.

Usage notes: vahemikule is most often encountered in technical or academic Estonian. In everyday language, speakers may simply use vahemik or express constraints with other constructions, such as specifying “vahemikus” (in the interval) or “piirides” (within the bounds). The form vahemikule emphasizes application to or targeting of a specific interval.

See also: Vahemik (the Estonian term for interval or range); Piir (boundary); Ulatus (extent). These terms are related in mathematical and statistical discourse and may appear alongside vahemikule in texts discussing domains, constraints, and data filtering.