Hervorgehoben

Hervorgehoben is a German adjective and the past participle form of the verb hervorgeheben, meaning to highlight, emphasize, or bring attention to something. It is used to describe text, elements, or points that have been marked for prominence.

Etymology and formation: Hervorgehoben is formed from hervorgeheben, a compound of hervor- (forth, outward) and heben (to lift). The verb is separable in the present tense (ich hebe das hervor), and its past participle hervorgehoben is used both as a verb form in perfect tenses and as an adjective.

Grammar and usage: As an attributive or predicative adjective, hervorgehoben inflects like a standard German adjective. Examples: der hervorgehobene Abschnitt, die hervorgehobenen Abschnitte, ein hervorgehobener Punkt. Without a definite article, phrases such as hervorgehobene Passagen are common. The related noun Hervorhebung denotes the act or result of highlighting.

Contexts and meaning: In writing and editing, hervorgehoben indicates that certain parts have been emphasized or set apart for emphasis. In digital contexts, highlighting is often realized by formatting such as bold or color, or by other visual cues; in user interfaces, an element may be described as hervorgehoben to indicate selection or focus. The term is widely used in journalism, education, and documentation to draw attention to key points or instructions.