Blokaatne

Blokaatne is an Estonian adjective meaning blockable or capable of being blocked. It is used to describe content, access, or traffic that a system, policy, or tool can prevent or restrict. The term is common in information technology, media regulation, and everyday language when discussing restrictions or filters.

Etymology and form: The word derives from the root blok- (block) and the suffix -aatne, which forms adjectives indicating property or potential. It is closely related to the noun blok (block) and the verb blokata (to block). As an adjective, blokaatne can modify nouns such as sisu (content), liiklus (traffic), or juurdepääs (access).

Usage: In IT and cybersecurity, blokaatne describes content or connections that can be blocked by filters, parental controls, firewalls, or other protective measures. In media policy and internet governance, it can refer to material deemed restricted or subject to blocking under specific rules or regulations. The term can also appear in public discourse to assess the feasibility or desirability of blocking particular information or services.

Examples: Phrases such as blokaatne sisu (blockable content) or blokaatne juurdepääs (blockable access) are used to discuss restrictions within a system. In practice, designers and administrators use blokaatne criteria to determine what to block and how strictly to enforce it.

See also: blokkeerimine, blokk, blokirooimine. These related terms cover blocking as a process, a block as a state, and the act of blocking or blocking mechanisms.