Mehhaniseeritud
Mehhaniseeritud is an Estonian adjective meaning mechanized, describing objects, processes, or systems that are operated by machinery rather than by human or animal labor. The term is commonly used to characterize equipment, infrastructure, and activities that rely on mechanical power, such as vehicles, farm machinery, manufacturing lines, and construction methods. In historical and contemporary contexts, mehhaniseeritud processes are typical markers of modernization and industrialization.
Etymology: The word is formed from the verb mehhaniseerima “to mechanize,” with the participle suffix -itud.
Usage: Mehhaniseeritud is applied across domains. Mehhaniseeritud põllumajandus refers to farming that uses machines rather than
Related terms: mehhaniseerimine (mechanization), automaatsus (automation), mehaanika (mechanics), mehhaanikaalsete süsteemide (mechanical systems).
Notes: The term functions as an environmental and technological descriptor and is commonly encountered in discussions