Raidoitettu

Raidoitettu is a Finnish adjective meaning striped or banded, produced from the noun raita (stripe, line) with the suffix -oitettu to form a past participle that describes a surface, pattern, or texture that has been given stripes. The term is neutral and widely used in technical and everyday language to indicate a deliberate stripe pattern rather than a random coloration.

In usage, raidoitettu describes things with a clear, regular stripe pattern. Common contexts include textiles and fashion (raidoitettu kangas, raidoitettu kuosi), interior design and graphic arts, and any surface where stripes are a defining feature of its appearance. The word can also appear in more technical descriptions of materials or geology, where a rock or fabric is described as raidoitettu to emphasize a banded texture or layered pattern.

In biology, raidoitettu may be used informally to refer to organisms or drawings showing stripes, though more specific terms depending on the context (such as raidallinen or stripe-related descriptors) are often preferred. In heraldry, a shield or other element might be described as raidoitettu if it displays a striped pattern.

Related concepts include raidoitus (the act or result of adding stripes) and raidallinen (striped in general). The exact nuance of raidoitettu is determined by context: it signals a deliberate, regular stripe pattern rather than incidental coloration.

For further reference, Finnish language resources such as Kielitoimisto or glossaries on pattern terminology provide authoritative usage notes and examples.