weggelaten

Weggelaten is a Dutch term that functions as an adjective and the past participle of the verb weglaten, meaning omitted or left out. It describes something that has not been included in a text, presentation, dataset, or discussion. In editing, publishing, and reporting, weggelaten elements are those intentionally removed, often for reasons of relevance, length, privacy, or discretion.

Etymology and use: Weg- is a prefix meaning away or off, combined with laten (to let or leave). The past participle weggelaten is used with auxiliary hebben or zijn to form perfect tenses, for example, "het is weggelaten" or "ik heb het weggelaten." It can also modify a noun as an adjective, as in "een weggelaten passage" (an omitted passage).

Context and related terms: The related noun is weglating, meaning the act of omitting. Weggelaten is common in texts that compare editions, cite omissions in manuscripts, or describe changes between drafts. It contrasts with added content (toegevoegd) or cited material (vermeld of geciteerd). In data reporting, it can refer to variables or details that were omitted from analysis or publication.

Examples: De redactie heeft enkele persoonlijke details weggelaten. In de editie is een bijvoeglijke alinea weggelaten. De weggelaten passage wordt soms in voetnoten besproken.

See also: omissions, textual criticism, editing, publication practices.