Udtrykkelig

Udtrykkelig is a form found in Norwegian language material as a spelling variant of uttrykkelig. It functions as an adverb meaning explicitly, clearly, or unequivocally, and can also appear as an attributive adjective meaning “clearly stated.” In modern Norwegian, udtrykkelig is rarely used and is generally regarded as archaic or dialectal, with uttrykkelig being the standard form.

Etymology and orthography: the word derives from the verb uttrykke, meaning to express, combined with the suffix -lig. The prefix ud- is an older variant of ut-, and udtrykkelig reflects historical spellings found in Danish influence or earlier Norwegian texts. Today the predominant spelling in Norwegian is uttrykkelig; udtrykkelig appears mainly in older writings or in contexts aiming to reproduce historical language.

Usage and context: the term is most often encountered in formal, legal, or normative contexts where a prohibition or statement is meant to be unambiguous. In contemporary Norwegian, writers typically use uttrykkelig for phrases like “expressly forbidden.” When udtrykkelig appears, it is usually to reflect a historical or regional spelling rather than current practice. Example in a historical or translated text: “Dette er udtrykkelig forbudt.” In standard modern Norwegian you would see: “Dette er uttrykkelig forbudt.”

Relation to related terms: uttrykkelig is the direct contemporary equivalent. Related adjectives include tydelig (clear) and klar (obvious), which convey emphasis without the legal or formal nuance. See also: uttrykkelig, uttrykke, tydelig.