geteelde

Gegeteelde is a Dutch adjective meaning cultivated, raised, or grown under human supervision. It is used to describe organisms that have been bred, selected, and propagated by people, in contrast with wild or naturally occurring forms. In botany and agriculture, the word appears in expressions such as geteelde gewassen (cultivated crops), geteelde planten (cultivated plants), and geteelde variëteiten (cultivated varieties). It can also be used for livestock or other domesticated organisms, for example geteelde rassen or geteelde dieren, indicating animals or breeds maintained and bred for specific traits.

Etymology and grammar: geteelde derives from the verb telen, to cultivate. The past participle is geteeld, and when used as an attributive adjective before a noun—especially feminine singular, plural, or certain nouns—the ending -e is added, yielding geteelde. The form is common in Dutch agriculture, horticulture, and plant breeding literature.

Usage and nuance: The term emphasizes human influence in the life cycle of the organism, including selection, propagation, and management. It does not by itself specify the degree of domestication; some geteelde variants may still occur in semi-wild landscapes or remain closely associated with their wild relatives. In scientific and commercial contexts, geteelde forms are typically contrasted with wild types to highlight traits selected in cultivation.

See also: cultivation, domestication, selective breeding, cultivar, plant breeding, horticulture, agriculture.