ersségéhez

ersségéhez is a term encountered in contemporary Hungarian-language discussions, often in literary criticism, rhetoric, and theoretical writing. It is a neologism rather than a standard dictionary entry, used to describe a specific way of framing action that emphasizes a system's internal strength or resilience. Because it is not widely standardized, its precise meaning can vary by context.

Etymology and form: The word appears to be built from erősség (strength) with the directional suffix -éhez, yielding a sense of “to its strength” or “toward its strength.” As a coined expression, there is no single authoritative morphological analysis, and authors may parse it differently depending on their linguistic stance. The construction signals a move from external support toward reliance on inherent resources.

Usage in analysis: In critical writing, ersségéhez is used to describe strategies, arguments, or narratives that prioritize internal resources over external aid. For example, a political speech might appeal to a movement’s own endurance, while a novella might center on a protagonist drawing on courage and self-reliance rather than external help.

Reception: The term has limited uptake and is not part of standard Hungarian scholarship. Some readers find it conceptually useful for capturing a particular rhetorical stance; others regard it as vague without clear criteria for application.

See also: erősség, erőforrás, nyelvi neologizmus.