Meghatározottan

Meghatározottan is a Hungarian adverb formed from meghatározott (defined, determined) with the adverbial suffix -an. It expresses that an action or assertion is carried out with certainty, precision, clarity, or in accordance with explicit rules or criteria. The term can be translated roughly as “definitely,” “specifically,” or “explicitly,” depending on context. In contemporary use it often carries a formal or official nuance, and it is more common in written language, policy texts, legal documents, academic writing, and journalism than in everyday speech.

Usage and nuance: Meghatározottan modifies verbs to indicate manner, typically when statements adhere to predefined rules or standards. Examples include: „A határozat meghatározottan rögzíti a feltételeket.” (The decision explicitly sets out the conditions.) „A szakértő meghatározottan megnevezte a kockázatokat.” (The expert explicitly named the risks.) The adverb emphasizes explicitness or conformity with defined criteria rather than mere certainty.

Etymology and related terms: The word comes from meghatározott, the participle of meghatározni (to determine/define), plus the adverbial suffix -an. Related forms include határozott (definite, resolute), meghatározó (defining, determinant), meghatározás (definition), and határozottság (determinacy). In contrast with határozottan, meghatározottan underscores explicitness tied to definitions or criteria rather than general firmness.