Pikendatud

Pikendatud is Estonian an adjective and past participle meaning extended or lengthened. It is formed from the verb pikendada (to extend, prolong) and denotes that the duration, size, or scope of something has been increased, typically by an authority, decision, or process.

Usage and function: Pikendatud is used both attributively and predicatively. Attributively it agrees with the noun in number, case, and gender: for example, pikendatud tähtaeg (extended deadline) or pikendatud leping (extended or renewed contract). Predicatively it is used with a linking verb: Tähtaeg on pikendatud. Like other Estonian adjectives, pikendatud inflects according to the case system when modifying a noun.

Common contexts: The term is common in administrative, legal, and business language, where deadlines, contracts, permits, or limits are extended or prolonged. It can describe decisions that increase time frames, such as an extended deadline, or contractual arrangements that have had their term extended.

Related terms: The noun form pikendamine refers to the act or process of extending. The related verb is pikendada, meaning to extend or prolong, while pikendatud emphasizes the completed result of extension.