betydelsefullt

Betydelsefullt is an adjective used in Norwegian and Swedish to describe something that is significant or meaningful. It is used to express that a person, event, finding, or idea has importance, relevance, or a substantial impact beyond the trivial.

Etymology and formation come from betydelse, meaning significance or meaning, combined with the adjectival suffix -fullt (in Norwegian) or the equivalent form in Swedish. The literal sense is “full of meaning,” and the word is commonly employed when something warrants attention because of its consequences or implications.

In usage, betydelsefullt can describe both concrete objects and abstract concepts. It can appear attributively, as in et betydelsefullt spørsmål (a significant question), or predicatively, as in Dette er betydelsefullt (This is significant). The term often appears in academic, journalistic, and formal writing, but it is also found in everyday speech when stressing importance.

Synonyms and related terms include betydningsfull, viktig, og avgjørende, depending on nuance. In Swedish, betydelsefullt functions similarly, and language users may choose between near-synonyms to reflect degree of importance or formality. Etymologically related words emphasize meaning, value, and consequence, rather than mere frequency or commonness.

See also: betydningsfull, betydelsefulle, and betydelsefullt in Swedish usage; related concepts include viktighet, betydning, and konsekvens, which express importance, meaning, and consequence in broader linguistic and cultural contexts.