ühendav

Ühendav is the Estonian adjective meaning "connecting" or "that connects." It is formed from the verb ühendama (to connect) with the participial suffix -av. The word is used to describe objects, actions, or processes whose primary role is to create a link between two or more entities. Examples include 'ühendav kaabel' (a cable that connects devices) and 'ühendav liides' (a connection interface). In technical and everyday language, ühendav is often part of compound nouns and phrases that designate equipment, components, or functions whose purpose is to bridge gaps or establish connections.

In computing and electronics, the term frequently appears in descriptions of hardware and networks, such as 'ühendavad adapterid' or 'ühendav pistik' (connecting plug). In infrastructure and logistics, it can refer to bridging elements or transitional steps that link stages of a process. Grammatically, ühendav can be used attributively before a noun, and it can participate in more abstract phrases such as 'ühendav roll' (connecting role) though usage is more common in technical registers.

Related terms include ühendus (connection), ühendada (to connect), and ühenduvus (connectivity). The word reflects the core concept of linking, bridging, and creating continuity between parts of a system, a process, or a sequence.