mukautetuista

Mukautettu is an adjective in Finnish meaning adjusted, adapted, or customized. The form mukautetuista is the elative plural form of that adjective and is used when the noun it modifies is plural and in an elative context, for example in phrases like mukautetuista palveluista (about adapted services) or mukautetuista laitteista (from the adapted devices). The term is widely used in contexts such as accessibility, education, healthcare, and technology to indicate that something has been altered to meet specific needs.

In policy and service contexts, mukautetut or mukautetut palvelut refers to arrangements, devices, or processes tailored to individuals or groups. Common uses include mukautetut oppimateriaalit (customized educational materials), mukautetut laitteet (adapted devices), and mukautetut tietojärjestelmät (adapted information systems). The concept covers products, environments, and procedures designed to be usable and effective for diverse users, including people with disabilities, students needing different pacing, or workplaces requiring flexible arrangements.

Etymology and related forms: The term comes from the verb mukauttaa, meaning to adapt. The past participle mukautettu yields related forms such as mukautus and mukauttaminen, which describe the act or result of adaptation. The word is often contrasted with räätälöity (tailor-made) and sopeutettu (adjusted).

See also: saavutettavuus, räätälöinti, oppimateriaalit, sopeutuminen.