közérthetvé

Közérthetvé is a proposed Hungarian neologism that denotes the act or capability of making information accessible and comprehensible to the general public. The term blends közérthető, meaning “understandable to the public,” with a suffix that signals a process or result, positioning it as a label for practices intended to improve public understanding.

Though not yet standardized in dictionaries or formal style guides, közérthetvé appears in contemporary discussions of science communication, journalism, education, and public policy within Hungarian-language contexts. Proponents use it to describe both the outcome—a text or presentation that is easy to grasp—and the methods used to achieve it.

Practices associated with közérthetvé include plain language rewriting, careful organization of information, the use of visuals and examples, summaries and glossaries, and audience testing to ensure clarity.

Critics warn that overemphasis on simplicity can risk oversimplification or distortion of complex topics. The concept thus increasingly emphasizes balancing accuracy with accessibility, and it intersects with ideas from plain language, data visualization, and accessible design.

Examples of application include science briefs aimed at non-specialists, policy documents tailored for non-expert readers, and educational materials designed for diverse audiences.

Related terms include plain language, science communication, data visualization, and accessible design. The term remains a developing concept in Hungarian discourse and has no universally standardized usage.