Elnyújtott

Elnyújtott is a Hungarian past participle and adjective formed from the verb nyújt, meaning to stretch or to extend, with the prefix el-, which can convey outward movement, completion, or prolongation. As an adjective, elnyújtott describes something that has been lengthened or extended, either in space or time, or in a figurative sense.

In usage, elnyújtott commonly modifies nouns related to physical form or duration. Examples include elnyújtott kar (outstretched arm), elnyújtott testtartás (elongated or extended posture), and elnyújtott idő or elnyújtott határidő (extended or prolonged time/deadline). The form is used both attributively and, in some constructions, predicatively, adapting to the noun it describes in gender and number.

Semantically, elnyújtott emphasizes the result of lengthening or prolongation, as opposed to the act of stretching itself. In contrast, kinyújtott is more commonly used for a direct, outward extension (often of a limb), while nyújtott can be a broader descriptor of lengthened state. In medical, biomechanical, or athletic contexts, elnyújtott might describe a stretched muscle, a lengthened position, or an extended range of motion.

Etymology traces elnyújtott to nyújt, with the el- prefix signaling outward extension or completion. The word participates in standard Hungarian inflection for adjectives and participates in compound phrases where a lengthened attribute is central to meaning.

See also: nyújt, kinyújtott, kinyújtott.