võrdsustub

Võrdsustub is Estonian a verb meaning “to become equal” or “to be equated.” It denotes a process in which two or more quantities, conditions, or statuses move toward equality or sameness. The form is intransitive and is typically used in formal, mathematical, statistical, legal, or social contexts to describe convergence or alignment of values, standards, or effects rather than a deliberate action.

Etymology and related forms: the verb is built from the root võrd- meaning “equal” (as in võrdus, equality) with suffixes that mark a becoming or turning into. The infinitive is võrdsustuda; a related transitive form is võrdsustada, meaning “to equalize” or “to standardize.” The 3rd person singular present tense form is võrdsustub (for example, The quantities võrdsustub aja jooksul).

Usage notes: võrdsustub often appears when describing natural or systemic processes, such as convergence of economic indicators, scores, measurements, or regulatory standards. It can be used metaphorically to indicate that different conditions or outcomes become functionally equivalent in effect. In contrast, võrdne and võrdus refer to the state of being equal or the concept of equality itself, while võrdsustada describes an action to make something equal.

See also: võrdus, võrdne, võrdsustada, võrdsustuma.