Definierad

Definierad is a Swedish adjective and the past participle of the verb definiera, meaning “defined.” It is used to indicate that something has been given a formal definition or meaning by a definition, text, or formal rule. The term is common across disciplines such as mathematics, logic, linguistics, and computer science to describe terms, functions, constants, or concepts whose value or interpretation is fixed by a definition.

Morphology and usage: In Swedish, definierad agrees with the noun it modifies. Common forms include definierad (en-words, singular), definierat (ett-words, neuter singular), and definierade (plural). Predicative use is possible with phrases like “Funktionen är definierad som …” or “Definitionen gör begreppet definierat.” In technical contexts, phrases such as “definierad konstant” or “definierad term” are frequently used to refer to elements established by a definition or a predefined rule.

In mathematics and logic, definierad is often used to distinguish objects that are explicitly introduced by a definition from those that are not defined. For example, “f är definierad som f(x) = x^2” signals that the function f is defined by that rule. In programming and documentation, definierad may describe constants, macros, or identifiers that have a defined value or meaning within a given scope.

Etymology: Definierad derives from definiera (to define), which ultimately traces back to the Latin definire. The word is widely used in Swedish technical writing to convey a precise, established meaning.

See also: definierbar; definiera; definition.