avgrensede

Avgrensede is a Norwegian adjectival form meaning delimited, bounded, or restricted. It is used to describe something that has clearly defined boundaries or limits, such as areas, objects, data sets, or concepts. The term is formed from the verb avgrense (to delimit, to bound off) with the past participle suffix -ede, yielding the plural or attributive form avgrensede.

Etymology and grammar

The base verb avgrense combines the prefix av- (away, off) with grense (border, boundary). The past participle avgrenset is common in singular contexts, while avgrensede is used in plural or feminine/genitive constructions, for example avgrensede områder or avgrensede grenser. The word is used attributively, typically preceding the noun it modifies.

Contexts and usage

Avgrensede is widely used in geographic and spatial discourse to describe areas with defined borders, such as avgrensede soner or avgrensede områder. In mathematics and data contexts, it can describe bounded sets or delimited datasets in which values do not exceed prescribed limits. The term appears in administrative and legal language to denote clearly demarcated jurisdictions or rights, as well as in planning and environmental discussions to specify protected or restricted zones.

Related terms

Similar expressions include avgrenset (bounded, delimited), begrenset (restricted, finite), and avgrensing/avgrensing (delimitation or boundary setting). The concept centers on the existence of explicit limits that distinguish the subject from its surroundings.

See also

Begrenset; Avgrensning; Avgrensing.