ordfelprocent

**Ordfelprocent** refers to the percentage of words in a given text that are used in their most common or basic form, often referred to as "ordinary" or "standard" usage. This concept is commonly applied in linguistic analysis, particularly in studies of language variation, dialectology, and sociolinguistics. The term originates from Scandinavian linguistics, where it is used to assess the degree to which a speaker adheres to the standard or most widely accepted form of a language.

The calculation of ordfelprocent involves comparing the frequency of a word’s usage in a specific text to its frequency in a standardized reference corpus. If a word appears in its most common form, it is counted as an "ordinary" word; deviations, such as dialectal variations, slang, or archaic usage, reduce the ordfelprocent. For example, in Swedish, the word *buss* (bus) is the standard form, while *bussar* (a dialectal variant) would lower the ordfelprocent if used.

Researchers use ordfelprocent to study social and regional linguistic differences. A high ordfelprocent suggests adherence to standard language norms, while a lower percentage may indicate regional dialects, social class influences, or other linguistic variations. This metric is particularly useful in analyzing written and spoken language to understand how closely a text or speaker aligns with the dominant linguistic standard.

The concept is closely related to other sociolinguistic measures, such as lexical density or the use of non-standard vocabulary. While it provides insight into language use, it should be interpreted cautiously, as it does not account for stylistic or contextual variations. Nonetheless, ordfelprocent remains a valuable tool in linguistic research for assessing linguistic conformity and variation.