Suurentanut

Suurentanut is a term that appears in Estonian-language sources as a noun formed from the verb suurendama, meaning to enlarge. In principle, it denotes something that enlarges or causes enlargement, and in that sense it can be interpreted as an enlarger or an instrument used to increase size.

Etymology and form: the word is thought to be built from the root suurend- (to enlarge) with a suffix that can function as an agent-noun or instrument-noun ending. However, suurentanut is not a common or standardized form in modern Estonian dictionaries. In everyday usage, the more common term for an enlarging device is suurendaja (the enlarger) or, in relevant technical contexts, suurendusseade or simply suurendus, depending on whether the sense is the device, the process, or the result.

Usage and context: when encountered, suurentanut tends to appear in niche, historical, or linguistic discussions rather than in standard technical writing. Its precise meaning can vary with context, and because it is not widely standardized, readers should rely on surrounding text to determine whether the word refers to an instrument, an actor, or a process related to enlargement.

Relation to related terms: for photography and printing, terms like enlarger, enlarger lens, and printing enlarger are more commonly used in Estonian. In broader linguistic analysis, suurentanut may be cited as an example of agentive formation from the verb suurendama, illustrating how Estonian forms instruments or agents from verbs.

See also: enlarger (photography), magnifier, Estonian morphology, enlargement.