reguliuojamas

Reguliuojamas is Lithuanian present passive participle formed from the verb reguliuoti, meaning to regulate. As an adjective it describes something that is subject to regulation or governed by rules. The form agrees with the noun in gender, number, and case (for example: m. s. reguliuojamas; f. s. reguliuojama; n. s. reguliuojama; m. pl. reguliuojami; f. pl. reguliuojamos).

Etymology and function: reguliuoti derives from a root related to regulation and rule, with its development shaped by Baltic and neighboring language borrowings. In use, reguliuojamas indicates regulatory status rather than an action being performed; it is typically employed to label sectors, activities, products, or processes that fall under rules or oversight.

Usage and examples: In policy, law, and economics contexts, reguliuojamas describes something governed by rules. Examples include:

- Reguliuojamas sektorius privalo laikytis griežtų reikalavimų. (The regulated sector must comply with strict requirements.)

- Reguliuojama prekyba alkoholio gaminiais turi aiškius amžiaus apribojimus. (The sale of alcoholic beverages is regulated and has clear age restrictions.)

- Reguliuojamos medžiagos atitinka nustatytus standartus. (Regulated substances meet established standards.)

In contrast to the related noun regulavimas (regulation) and to other adjectives meaning regular, reguliuojamas emphasizes external control by rules or authorities. The term is common in legal, administrative, and policy discourse.

See also: reguliavimas, regulatoriai (regulatory), reguliavimas (regulation).