väzby

Väzby is a term used in Estonian-language texts to denote bindings, connections, or relationships between entities in a system. Its precise meaning varies by discipline, but it generally refers to any link that ties elements together or determines how they relate to one another.

In linguistics, väzby describes the relationships that connect words and phrases within sentences. These can include syntactic dependencies such as subject–predicate relations, object attachments, and modifier connections, as well as semantic links that influence interpretation.

In sociology and anthropology, väzby refers to social ties and networks among individuals, groups, or institutions. This can encompass kinship, friendship, professional relationships, and other forms of social capital that help structure communities and influence behavior.

In information technology and data modeling, väzby is used to describe data bindings and connections between components, databases, and user interfaces. This includes the linking of UI elements to data sources, synchronization between models and views, and the specification of dependencies in software systems.

Väzby can also be used metaphorically to discuss binding agreements, contractual obligations, or institutional connections that constrain or enable action. Across contexts, the concept emphasizes the idea that entities do not exist in isolation but are defined by their connections to others.

See also: bindings, relationships, networks, link. Further reading commonly references discipline-specific discussions of dependencies and connections in language, society, and computing.