fékezhetség

Fékezhetség is a Hungarian term referring to the capacity or possibility to brake. In technical and engineering contexts it denotes whether a system can be brought to a stop by applying braking forces, and it encompasses the effectiveness and reliability of braking components and control actions. In standard Hungarian the more common term for this concept is fékezhetőség, while fékezhetség appears as a variant form in some texts; both are intended to describe the same core idea—the ability to brake—rather than the absence or failure of braking.

Factors influencing fékezhetség include the condition of braking components (such as pads, discs, and linings), the integrity of hydraulic or electric actuation, tire-road adhesion, temperature, load, speed, and the presence of safety systems like ABS or electronic stability control. In safety assessments and design criteria, the concept is linked to braking performance, stopping distance, brake balance, and system redundancy. The term is used across contexts such as automotive engineering, railway technology, and industrial braking devices.

Linguistically, fékezhetség is formed from the verb fékezni (to brake) with affixes that express potentiality and nominalization, reflecting its status as a property or capability rather than an action. It belongs to a broader set of Hungarian terms describing the operability and feasibility of control actions in technical language.

See also: fékezhetőség, fékezési képesség, féktáv, fékberendezés, fékút.