defineres

Defineres is the present passive form of the verb definere in Norwegian and Danish, meaning "is defined" or "is being defined." It is used to indicate that the definition or classification of a term, concept, or object is provided elsewhere or by the text itself. The construction is common in formal writing, where definitions are stated explicitly as part of an argument or explanation.

Grammatical notes: Defineres is a finite verb form that agrees with its subject in number and person. It appears in sentences such as "Begrepet defineres som ..." to present a definition. In Danish, the same spelling and usage apply. The present passive contrasts with the active form "definerer," which would mean "defines" as in "the author defines the term."

Etymology and related terms: Definere derives from Latin definire, via French definir, showing the common lineage of the verb across European languages. Related nouns include definisjon in Norwegian and definisjon or definering in other Scandinavian languages. The root is associated with setting boundaries and specifying meaning, a core function in expository writing.

Examples and notes: In textbooks and academic articles, "defineres" introduces a formal definition. Example: "I denne definisjonen defineres ordet X som ..." The phrase helps anchor the discussion by making explicit how a term is bounded or interpreted, contributing to clarity and consistency in argumentation. See also definisjon and definere for related forms and concepts.