Definierningar

Definierningar is a term used in some scholarly contexts to denote definitional statements or the act of defining terms within a language, logic, or knowledge domain. It refers to the corpus of definitions that demarcate the meanings and boundaries of concepts used in discourse. The term is most common in philosophy of language, semantics, and formal logic, where precise definitions are essential for argumentation and formalization. Definierningar can be stipulative (introduced for a specific purpose) or lexical (reflecting conventional usage). They serve to fix the reference of terms, specify extension and intension, and allow for rigorous reasoning.

In formal contexts, a definierning is typically a statement of the form “A is defined as B such that C,” or a set of criteria that uniquely determine the object or concept. Good definierningar are clear, non-circular, and stable across reasonable extensions of the discourse; they may be revised if the underlying concept evolves. Critics warn that definierningar can be too narrow, exclude relevant cases, or be in tension with everyday usage.

Definierningar intersect with related concepts such as definitions, definitions by genus and difference, and boundary definitions. They are central to editorial practice, lexicography, and knowledge representation, where well-posed definitions enable reliable classification and inference. See also: definition, stipulative definition, formal definition, semantics.