Riskmässig

Riskmässig is a Swedish adjective used to describe something related to risk or considered in terms of risk. It can mean risk-related, risk-wise, or shaped by risk factors. In contrast to the straightforward meaning of riskiness (riskig), riskmässig emphasizes the relationship to risk rather than a value judgment about danger. Common expressions include riskmässig bedömning (risk-related assessment), riskmässig profil (risk-related profile), and riskmässiga överväganden (risk-related considerations).

Etymology and usage notes: The term is formed from risk plus the Swedish suffix -mässig, which yields adjectives meaning "in terms of" or "characteristic of." It is widely used in risk management, safety analyses, and regulatory reporting to indicate that a statement, measure, or factor is evaluated with regard to risk. The nuance is often practical or descriptive rather than evaluative.

Relation to other terms: Riskmässig is commonly found alongside more specialized words like riskbaserad (risk-based) or riskstyrd (driven by risk). While riskbaserad emphasizes methodology that bases decisions on risk estimates, riskmässig focuses on describing aspects or considerations as they pertain to risk. In many professional contexts, riskmässig is appropriate for qualitative labeling, whereas riskbaserad may be preferred for describing procedures, models, or frameworks.