Definiera

Definiera is a Swedish verb meaning to define: to state the exact meaning of a word or concept, to describe the essential properties of something, or to set the boundaries of a term. The verb is common in education, science, philosophy, and everyday language where precision about terms is important.

Etymology and related forms: Definiera is a borrowing from Latin definire, likely through French definir or English to define. In Swedish it belongs to the regular -era verb group. The present tense is definierar, the past tense definierade, the supine definierat, and the perfect participle used with auxiliary har as definierat.

Usage and grammar: Definiera is used to specify meanings, to outline criteria, or to delimit concepts. It is often contrasted with förklara (explain) when a precise meaning is sought. The noun form is definition, with the plural definitioner. In compounds and technical language, definiera appears in phrases such as definiera ett begrepp, definiera en funktion (in mathematics or programming), or definiera gränser.

Examples: Vi definierar begreppet entydigt. Hur definierar du termen i denna kontext? Definitionen av ordet är tydlig. Institutet har definierat reglerna, vilket har lett till en större enighet.

See also: definition, definitioner, begrepp, tolkning, förklaring.