Definitionsmässig

Definitionsmässig is a Swedish adverb that translates to "definitionally" or "by definition" in English. It is used to indicate that something is true or inherent based on its definition or the very nature of its classification. The word is formed by combining the noun "definition" with the suffix "-smässig," which denotes something pertaining to or characteristic of.

When something is described as definitionsmässig, it implies that its characteristic or attribute is not contingent on external factors or empirical evidence, but rather is an intrinsic part of its identity. For example, one might say that a bachelor is, definitionsmässig, an unmarried man. This means that the state of being unmarried is a fundamental part of what it means to be a bachelor, rather than something that needs to be proven or observed in each individual case.

The term is often employed in philosophical, logical, or scientific contexts where precise meanings and inherent properties are crucial. It serves to clarify that a particular statement or characteristic is a direct consequence of the established definition of a term or concept. Using "definitionsmässig" emphasizes that the truth of the assertion is grounded in the semantic meaning or conceptual framework rather than in observable facts or empirical data. It highlights an analytical truth that can be deduced from the definition itself.