minimeeritav

Minimeeritav is an Estonian adjective meaning able to be minimized or capable of reduction. It is formed from the verb minimeerima (to minimize) with the suffix -atav, which marks potentiality or capability. The term is commonly used in technical, scientific, and economic contexts to describe quantities, costs, risks, or values that can be reduced through optimization or corrective actions.

Usage examples illustrate its meaning. For example: “Probleem on minimeeritav” (The problem is minimizable). “Need minimeeritavad kulud” (these costs are minimizable). In phrases such as “minimeeritavate riskide juhtimine” the adjective modifies a plural noun in the genitive or other cases, reflecting the same capability of reduction.

Grammar and inflection: minimeeritav behaves like a typical Estonian adjective. It does not vary for gender, but it declines for number and case. Singular forms include nominative minimeeritav, genitive minimeeritava, partitive minimeeritavat. Plural forms include nominative minimeeritavad, genitive minimeeritavate, partitive minimeeritavaid.

Semantics and usage notes: minimeeritav is most often encountered in contexts involving optimization, process improvement, budgeting, risk management, and data analysis. It conveys the idea that a value or outcome can be reduced to a more favorable or efficient level, rather than implying that reduction has already occurred.

See also: minimeerida, minimeerimine, optimeerimine.