szemléltetett

Szemléltetett is a Hungarian verb form derived from szemléltetni, meaning to illustrate or demonstrate. It denotes a completed action in the past and can function as both a finite past-tense form and as a past participle used attributively. In finite use it appears as the past tense of szemléltetni, as in a sentence like A tanár szemléltetett egy kísérletet. As an adjective before a noun, szemléltetett can mean “illustrated” or “demonstrated,” e.g., szemléltetett példák or szemléltetett magyarázat.

Etymology and related forms: The word is connected to the verb szemléltetni (to illustrate, to demonstrate). Related nouns and adjectives include szemléltetés (the act of illustrating or demonstrating) and szemléltető (illustrative, demonstrative). The term is predominantly found in didactic, technical, and academic contexts, such as manuals, textbooks, lectures, and presentations, where information is supported by examples or figures.

Usage notes: In everyday speech, speakers may opt for synonyms such as bemutatott or megmutatott, depending on the nuance. Szemléltetett emphasizes that something has already been shown or illustrated, often in a way that clarifies or exemplifies the point.

Examples:

- A kiadvány szemléltetett példákat tartalmaz. The publication contains illustrated examples.

- A tanár szemléltetett egy kísérletet a diákoknak. The teacher demonstrated an experiment to the students.

- A szemléltetett magyarázat segített megérteni a témát. The illustrated/demonstrated explanation helped clarify the topic.