Afmarkuð

Afmarkuð is an Icelandic adjective formed as the feminine singular past passive participle of the verb afmarka, meaning to demarcate, delimit, or distinguish. The form reflects the conventional Icelandic pattern for participles created with the prefix af- and the verb marka, with the feminine singular ending -uð. The masculine and neuter forms are afmarkaður and afmarkað, respectively.

As an adjective, afmarkuð describes a noun that has been defined, separated, or delineated from others by boundaries or criteria. It agrees with the gender and number of the noun it modifies, so the form changes accordingly to fit the noun in a sentence. In this way, it functions both attributively and predicatively in Icelandic grammar.

Common uses occur in formal texts such as geography, planning, law, and data analysis, where elements are described as afmarkuð, meaning clearly delineated or defined. For example, in discussions of areas, datasets, or criteria, the term conveys that there are explicit boundaries or distinctions. The word is typically found in written Icelandic and can appear in both descriptive and analytical contexts.

Notes on grammar and related forms: in addition to afmarkuð, the verb-derived forms afmarkaður (masculine) and afmarkað (neuter) are used to describe other genders. The participle may function as a predicate or as an attributive modifier. Understanding its agreement rules helps in recognizing when the feminine form is required in a sentence.