Elhatárolhatóan

Elhatárolhatóan is a Hungarian adverb meaning “in a delimitable or clearly bounded manner.” It is used to describe something that can be defined or separated by explicit limits, boundaries, or criteria. The term is most common in formal or technical prose, such as mathematics, logic, linguistics, philosophy, or law, where precise delimitation of concepts, sets, or cases is important.

Etymology and morphology: elhatárolhatóan is formed from the adjective elhatárolható (delimitable, able to be delimited) with the adverbial suffix -an. The base elhatárolható itself derives from the verb határolni (to delimit, to delineate) with the prefix el- indicating a boundary or separation, and the suffix -ható expressing potential. The adverbial suffix -an is a standard Hungarian ending to indicate manner.

Usage: The adverb conveys a neutral level of instruction about how something is defined or bounded. It tends to occur in technical or academic contexts and is less common in everyday speech. It often appears in phrases that emphasize the manner of delimitation, such as dividing or defining concepts, areas, or sets with clear limits.

Example sentences:

- A fogalom elhatárolhatóan definiált határokkal rendelkezik.

- A terület elhatárolhatóan pontosan meg van határozva.

See also: határolás, delimitálás, definíció, szemantika.