laudanda

Laudanda is a term whose meaning varies by context and does not denote a single, widely recognized subject. In classical Latin, laudanda is the feminine form of the gerundive of the verb laudare, meaning "to be praised." The gerundive functions as an adjective expressing obligation or potential; it agrees with the noun it modifies. Examples include res laudanda, meaning "a thing to be praised," and hoc opus laudandum est, meaning "this work must be praised." The neuter form laudandum is used in neuter constructions such as hoc opus laudandum est, with the corresponding feminine form used for feminine nouns.

In modern usage, Laudanda may appear as a proper noun, used for a fictional locale, brand, or project. There is no widely recognized real-world place or organization named Laudanda in standard reference sources, but the term can appear in fiction or marketing as a coined name. If used as a place name, it would typically be capitalized as Laudanda and treated as a proper noun.

See also: Latin grammar, gerundive, laudare, laudatio.