piilotetut

Piilotetut is a Finnish adjective formed from the verb piilottaa (to hide) and the past participle suffix, used in its plural nominative form. It describes nouns that have been hidden or concealed, indicating deliberate concealment rather than mere absence. The term can refer to physical concealment as well as information or data that is not openly accessible.

In usage, piilotetut is common across various contexts, including journalism, science, and everyday language. Phrases such as piilotetut tiedot (hidden data) or piilotetut esineet (hidden objects) illustrate how the word functions to qualify nouns that are not readily visible or disclosed. The nuance conveyed by piilotetut often implies intentional withholding or secrecy, though it can be descriptive rather than evaluative.

Etymology: piilotetut derives from piilottaa (to hide), with the past passive participle form piilotettu and the plural ending -t, yielding piilotettu → piilotetut in the plural nominative.

Related forms include piilotettu (singular, hidden), piilotus (hiding or concealment), and piilopaikka (a hiding place). The term is not a proper noun and is used as a standard adjective across different domains to express concealment or nondisclosure.