Modellspesifikke

Modellspesifikke is a Norwegian term used as an adjective to describe characteristics, requirements, or constraints that apply to a specific model rather than to models in general. It is commonly used in technical, commercial, and engineering contexts to distinguish between features that are universal across variants and those tailored to a particular version of a product or system.

Etymology and form: The word is formed from modell (model) and spesifikke (specific). As a compound adjective, it is often written without a hyphen in modern Norwegian, and it can appear in various inflected forms to agree with the noun it modifies (for example, modellspesifikke krav, modellspesifikke funksjoner).

Usage: Modellspesifikke descriptions appear in manuals, specifications, compatibility matrices, and release notes. They clarify which aspects are relevant to a given model, such as hardware interfaces, firmware compatibility, or accessory requirements. This helps users and technicians understand why some options may not apply to other models and aids in troubleshooting, procurement, and product support.

Examples: A printer may require modellspesifikke drivere for Model X100 but not for Model X200. A smartphone's charging feature might be modellspesifikke to a particular chipset. A software update could include modellspesifikke APIs that only function on certain hardware revisions.

See also: kompatibilitet, generiske krav, spesifikasjon, produktvariant.