muudatanud

Muudatanud is an Estonian adjective derived from the verb muudata, meaning to modify or change. The word is used to describe things that have undergone modification or alteration. In neutral and technical writing, it can label data sets, designs, plans, texts, or objects that have been changed from a previous state.

Etymology and form: It is formed from the root muuda- with the past participle suffix -tanud, yielding muudatanud. This participial derivative sits among Estonian participles and is related to muudetud, the more common passive past participle meaning “modified.” The distinction between muudatanud and muudetud can reflect whether the emphasis lies on the modification event (muudatanud) or on the result of the modification (muudetud).

Usage: Muudatanud tends to appear in technical, scientific, or descriptive contexts where the actor who performed the modification is relevant or when describing processes. In ordinary prose, muudetud is more frequent for stating that something has been changed. See also: muudatus (change), muundamine or muundus (transformation), muudetud (modified).