Modifioitava

Modifioitava is a Finnish present passive participle form of the verb modifioida, meaning to modify. In practice, the word functions as an adjective or attributive noun that describes something that can be changed or customized. It is commonly used in technical, software, and data-model contexts to indicate that a particular element is designed to be altered.

Grammatically, modifioitava is formed from the stem modifio- plus the suffix -itava, which yields a participial adjective indicating a future or potential state: “to be modified” or “modifiable.” The term is typically used before a noun, as in modifioitava ominaisuus (modifiable property) or modifioitava kenttä (modifiable field). In documentation, it helps communicate that a setting, parameter, or component may be changed by users or system administrators without altering the underlying system.

Usage and context are largely technical. Modifioitava appears in software specifications, user manuals, API documentation, and data schemas to label elements that are configurable. It contrasts with terms like muokattava (editable) and säädettävä (adjustable), though there is some overlap in everyday language. Modifioitava emphasizes the capacity for modification, often within defined rules or constraints.

Related terms include modifioida (to modify) and modifiointi (modification). While not common in casual Finnish, modifioitava is widely understood in professional contexts to denote flexibility and configurability. The term helps standardize language around customization capabilities in product design and documentation.