Specificeret

Specificeret is a Danish past participle form of the verb specificere, meaning to specify. The word functions as a passive construction or as an adjective and is used to indicate that something has been made precise or clearly defined. It is common in formal written Danish, particularly in legal, technical, and business contexts where requirements, data, or conditions must be stated explicitly.

Etymology and usage notes: specificeret is a modern loanword built from the verb specificere, whose sense aligns with the Latin-root idea of making distinctions or detailing. The participle follows typical Danish patterns for weak verbs, ending in -eret. As an adjective, it agrees with the noun it describes: specificeret krav (specified requirements), specificerede oplysninger (specified information). In sentences with auxiliary verbs, it appears in constructions such as Kravene er specificeret i kontrakten or Jeg har specificeret kravene.

Relation to related terms: The noun forms used in related discourse are specificering or specifikation, depending on context, with the latter often used for formal specifications or technical documentation. While specificeret can describe something that has been detailed, it is less common as a standalone noun and more typical as a participial adjective or passive phrase within a larger sentence.

Example usage:

- Kravene er blevet specificeret i kontrakten.

- De specificerede oplysninger blev præsenteret i rapporten.