Kétharmadát

Kétharmadát is a Hungarian word that translates to "two-thirds" in English. It represents a fraction of 2/3, meaning two out of every three equal parts of a whole. This term is commonly used in various contexts, including everyday conversations, mathematics, and legal or political discussions.

In mathematics, kétharmadát is a simple fraction used to denote a portion. For example, if a pizza is divided into three equal slices and you have two of them, you have kétharmadát of the pizza.

In legal and political spheres, the concept of kétharmadát often refers to a supermajority requirement. This means that a certain decision or action needs the approval of at least two-thirds of the voting members to pass. This threshold is typically higher than a simple majority (more than half) and is designed to ensure broader consensus or to protect against hasty decisions. For instance, constitutional amendments or certain legislative changes might require a kétharmadát vote to be enacted in Hungary and other countries with similar legal frameworks. The word itself is a compound of "két" (two) and "harmad" (third), with the "-a" suffix indicating possession or part of something, thus signifying "two-thirds of it."