viidatud

Viidatud is an Estonian term meaning “cited” or “referred to.” It is the past passive participle of the verb viidata, which means to cite, to refer to, or to indicate. As a participle, viidatud is used as an attributive adjective in noun phrases to mark that the noun has been mentioned or cited in another context.

In use, viidatud typically appears in formal or academic writing. Common phrases include viidatud allikad (the cited sources) and viidatud kirjandus (the cited literature). It can modify singular or plural nouns, for example viidatud töö (the cited work) or viidatud tööd (the cited works), and it can be placed before the noun or after a linking word in a sentence.

Relation to related terms: viidatud is closely connected to the noun viide, which means reference or citation, and to the verb viidata, from which the participle originates. The form viidatud emphasizes that something has already been mentioned or referenced, as opposed to a general or unspecified reference.

Usage notes: In most contexts, viidatud serves as a neutral descriptive marker indicating that particular information has been cited. It does not imply endorsement or evaluation of the cited material, only that it was referenced. It is a common element in bibliographies, footnotes, and scholarly writing, and it coexists with other participial forms derived from viidata depending on aspect and grammatical needs.