modifitseerimata

Modifitseerimata is an Estonian adjective meaning not modified or unmodified. It is formed from the verb modifitseerima (to modify) with the negative suffix -mata, indicating the absence of modification. The term is primarily used in technical and scientific contexts to describe objects, data, or states that have not been altered from their original form. It is commonly contrasted with modifitseeritud, meaning modified.

The etymology of the word traces to the Estonian verb modifitseerima, which itself is a loanword adaptation related to the concept of modification. The compound form modifitseerimata follows standard Estonian patterns for expressing negation of a state, making it widely recognizable in professional language.

Common uses appear in several fields. In data management and information technology, modifitseerimata andmed or modifitseerimata andmete set describes raw or unaltered data. In photography or media archives, modifitseerimata fotod refer to images captured without post-processing. In biology or chemistry, modifitseerimata biomolekulid or modifitseerimata materjal describes molecules or substances that have not undergone chemical or post-translational modifications. In software and configuration contexts, modifitseerimata konfiguratsioon denotes a default or unchanged setup.

Modifitseerimata is a neutral, descriptive term and is typically used to indicate authenticity or original state. Its English equivalents are usually unmodified or raw, depending on context. Related terms include modifitseeritud (modified) and modifitseerimine (modification).