avseenden

Avseenden is a neuter noun in Swedish that denotes aspects, respects, or considerations of a subject. It is primarily used in formal or administrative language. The singular form is ett avseende and the plural is avseenden. The word typically appears in discussions that distinguish multiple dimensions of a matter.

Common expressions include med avseende på, meaning with regard to; and i olika avseenden, meaning in various respects. The term is often employed when a text enumerates different facets of a topic, such as economy, environment, and social impact. For example: Reformverket ska granskas i olika avseenden, eller Företagets bedömning måste göras i flera avseenden.

Etymology and usage: Avseenden derives from av- plus seende, a compound historically used to express regard or consideration. In modern Swedish, avseenden retains a formal tone and is rarely used in everyday conversation. It is mainly found in legal, administrative, academic, or technical writing, where precise enumeration of aspects is important.

See also: avseende (the singular form), and related phrases such as med avseende på and i avseenden, which help connect the term to specific aspects or dimensions under discussion. The word functions as a stable, formal way to reference multiple facets of a subject without repeating individual nouns.