nivellert

Nivellert is the third-person singular present tense form of the Dutch verb nivelleren. The verb means to make something level or to bring a surface to a uniform plane, and it is commonly used in construction, land development, and surveying. Practices of nivelleren include spreading material, compacting soil, and adjusting gradients to ensure consistent elevation.

Usage examples: De arbeider nivellert het terrein met een trilplaat. The infinitive is nivelleren; the past participle is genivelleerd, and passive constructions use worden genivelleerd (Het terrein wordt genivelleerd).

Etymology: the verb nivelleren is formed from the noun niveau (level) with the suffix -eren, a common pattern in Dutch for creating verbs from nouns. The noun niveau is borrowed from French niveau, meaning level; the broader history connects to older European terms for level.

See also: niveau; nivellering; leveling; surveying.