Lépéseként

Lépéseként is a Hungarian term formed from the noun lépés (step) with the suffix -ként, used to express the role or identity of something as part of a sequence. In practice, lépéseként denotes that an element should be understood or interpreted as one of the steps in a process, procedure, or argument. The form is most common in formal, technical, or legal writing rather than in everyday speech.

Etymology and morphology: The base is lépés, whose plural is lépések. By adding the suffix -ként to the plural form, the word functions as a predicative complement meaning “as steps.” This construction signals a classificatory or functional role within a larger scheme, rather than describing a simple quantity or sequence by itself.

Usage and register: Lépéseként appears in contexts where authors want to present components of a method, protocol, or plan as discrete steps. It is typical in manuals, standards documents, research methods sections, and formal specifications. It is less common in casual conversation, where the adverbial form lépésenként (step by step) is preferred.

Difference from related forms: Lépésenként, meaning step by step, is an adverbial expression used to describe gradual progression. Lépéseként, by contrast, designates the role of elements as steps within a framework or procedure. The two forms share a common root but serve different grammatical functions: one describes motion through steps, the other identifies items as steps.

Examples (illustrative): A módszer lépéseként a következő teendőket határozzák meg. A folyamatot lépéseként részletezik, három fő szakaszra bontva.