atriðum

Atriði means an item, point, or section within a list, outline, or formal document in Icelandic. The base noun refers to a discrete element that is numbered or listed, such as a point in a debate, a clause in a contract, or a heading in an outline. The form atrðum is the dative plural, used after prepositions or in phrases that require the dative case. In this role, atrðum appears in contexts like legal texts or academic writing where the material is organized into multiple points or sections.

In practice, authors deploy atriði to label and reference parts of a document, for example "atriði 1" or "atriði 2," and to discuss groups of points within a text. The dative plural atrðum often follows prepositions such as í (in) or við (with), as in phrases that specify location or relation to the listed items. The use of atriði and its inflected forms helps clarify structure and argument by delimiting individual components.

Etymology and usage notes: atriði is a standard Icelandic term with clear formal usage and can be considered a member of the vocabulary for enumerations and legal prose. It is related in meaning to other structural terms such as liður (section or clause) and listi (list). Although there can be contextual overlap, atriði emphasizes enumerated points within a broader document, while liður is often used for sequential or substantive divisions.

See also: atriði, liður, listi, Icelandic grammar.