Definitionsmässiga

Definitionsmässiga is a Swedish adjective that translates to "definitional" or "by definition" in English. It is used to describe something that is true or established solely based on its definition. This means that the truth or existence of something is inherent in its very concept, rather than being a matter of empirical observation or factual evidence.

For example, if one states that "a triangle has three sides definitionsmässiga," they are asserting a truth that is fundamental to the definition of a triangle. It is not something that needs to be proven by counting the sides of various triangles; the property of having three sides is an intrinsic part of what a triangle is. Similarly, in logic, a statement that is "definitionsmässiga true" is true simply because of the meaning of the words used.

The term emphasizes the conceptual or inherent nature of a characteristic or truth. It distinguishes such truths from those that are contingent or based on external circumstances. The usage of definitionsmässiga highlights that no further investigation or proof is required because the matter is already settled by the established meaning of the terms involved.