Alapesetben

Alapesetben is a Hungarian adverb meaning “in the default case” or “under ordinary conditions.” It is used to indicate that a statement or rule applies in standard situations, typically in contrast with exceptions or special circumstances.

Etymology: The word is formed from alap (base, foundation) and eset (case) with the locative suffix -ben meaning “in.” It belongs to formal or technical registers and is common in mathematics, computer science, law, and analytic writing in Hungarian. The related noun alapeset means “base case” or “default case.”

Usage: Alapesetben introduces a baseline assumption or typical behavior. For example: “Alapesetben a feladat lineáris idő alatt oldható meg,” meaning that in the default case the task can be solved in linear time. “Alapesetben az adatok sorrendje nem befolyásolja a folyamatot” illustrates a standard condition before considering exceptions. In legal or policy texts, the term can frame standard conditions before discussing exceptions.

Notes: The term is primarily used in Hungarian-language contexts. In English or other languages, similar meanings are conveyed with expressions such as “by default” or “in the baseline/base case.” See also alapeset and base case as related concepts in logic, mathematics, and technical writing.