väljendusest

Väljendusest is the elative singular of the Estonian noun väljendus, which means expression, manifestation, or articulation. The term can refer to how thoughts, emotions, or ideas are outwardly shown or communicated, whether through language, art, gesture, or other forms. In linguistic and literary contexts, väljendus describes the outward form or presentation of content, as contrasted with its inner meaning or substance (sisu).

Grammatically, väljendusest is used to indicate origin, source, or basis of an expression or phenomenon. It answers questions about where something comes from or what it is derived from. For example, väljendusest nähtub autori stiil, meaning that the author's style is evident from the expression. Another usage might refer to conclusions drawn from the expression itself, as in väljendusest tulenev kriitika (critique arising from the expression).

In practice, väljendusest appears in analyses of rhetoric, literature, and visual arts, where analysts examine how a message is conveyed and what aspects of expression reveal about intent or context. It is commonly found in phrases that connect form to content, such as discussing the relationship between form and meaning or the influence of stylistic choices on interpretation.

Related terms include väljendusviis (manner of expression), väljendusvõime (expressiveness), and keeleline väljendus (linguistic expression). The concept is part of broader discussions about communication, style, and how ideas are presented to an audience.