Fullvärdigt

Fullvärdigt is the neuter singular form of the Swedish adjective fullvärdig. It is used to describe something that has full value or meets all the required standards within a given context. The term conveys adequacy and legitimacy rather than mere completeness, emphasizing that the item or condition corresponds to a defined standard or level of worth.

Etymology and nuance: fullvärdig is built from full (complete, entire) and värdig (worthy, valuable). The combination signals that something is not partial or inferior, but fully meets the criteria or expectations set by a policy, system, or conventional standard. It is often found in formal, educational, social, or regulatory language, as well as in evaluative descriptions.

Grammar and usage: fullvärdigt is the neuter singular form used before neuter nouns (ett ord, ett program). Other inflections include fullvärdig (common gender singular), fullvärdiga (plural), and fullvärdiga (attributive plural for common gender). Examples of usage include phrases such as ett fullvärdigt utbildningsprogram or ett fullvärdigt stöd, where the noun is neuter. In everyday speech, the term may appear in policy texts, assessment criteria, and descriptions of rights or services.

Related terms and translations: the related noun form is fullvärdighet (the state or quality of being full-valued). Near synonyms or related concepts include fullständig (complete in extent) and giltighet (validity), though each term carries its own nuance. In English, translations may be "fully valued," "fully legitimate," or "of full value," depending on context.

See also: fullvärdighet.