névszámban

Névszámban is a Hungarian term that translates to "in number of names" or "by name count." It refers to a method of counting or listing items based on the number of distinct names associated with them, rather than the quantity of the items themselves. This concept is often encountered in historical contexts, linguistic studies, or administrative records where the focus is on the variety or proliferation of names rather than sheer volume.

For example, in a study of a historical region, one might analyze the "névszámban" of villages, meaning they would count how many unique names a particular settlement has had throughout its history, rather than how many people lived there or how many houses were built. This could reveal patterns of renaming, administrative changes, or the influence of different linguistic or cultural groups.

Similarly, in linguistics, "névszámban" could be used to examine the diversity of personal names within a population or the number of different terms used to describe a single concept. The emphasis is always on the distinct labels or identifiers.

The application of "névszámban" is not limited to discrete entities. It can also be applied to abstract concepts or phenomena, where the focus shifts to the multiplicity of terms used to categorize or understand them. This approach provides a qualitative measure of diversity or richness in nomenclature.