vastastikulises

Vastastikulises is an Estonian adjective form used to describe things relating to opposition or adversarial interaction between parties. The base is vastastik- meaning opposing or antagonistic, and vastastikulises appears as an inflected form that is commonly found in phrases like vastastikulises kontekstis, meaning in an adversarial context. The term is typically employed in formal or academic language.

In practice, vastastikulises is used in fields where interactions between opposing actors are highlighted, such as law, political science, philosophy, and security studies. It often labels situations, systems, or arguments that involve competing interests and conflict rather than cooperation. It contrasts with terms that express reciprocity or mutuality, such as vastastikuline, which can imply a more balanced or reciprocal relationship.

Usage notes and nuance: vastastikulises tends to emphasize the presence of opposition or conflict, rather than cooperation. It is most common in written, formal discourse and is less frequent in everyday speech. The term is related to, but distinct from, vastastikuline, which can convey reciprocal or mutual relations depending on context.

Examples:

- Vastastikulises diskussioonis tuleb esitada põhjendatud vastuväited. (In an adversarial discussion, one must present reasoned counterarguments.)

- Vastastikulises süsteemis on riigi- ja erasektori huvid sageli vastanduvad. (In an adversarial system, state and private sector interests often oppose one another.)

- Selles analüüsis kirjeldatakse vastastikulises kontekstis toimiva otsustusprotsessi omadusi. (This analysis describes the characteristics of a decision-making process operating in an adversarial context.)

See also: vastastikuline, vastastikkus, adversarial (in English-language discourse).