ordrestøtte

Ordstøtte is a Norwegian term that describes forms of support aimed at assisting with word use in writing and speaking. It refers to strategies, tools, and resources that help people select appropriate words, recall vocabulary, and apply correct inflection and syntax in context. The term is used in educational settings as well as in digital writing aids and language technologies, and its exact scope can vary by context.

In educational practice, ordstøtte includes word banks or glossaries aligned to a topic, sentence frames that structure how to use words in sentences, morphological cues that show how words change form, and semantic maps that connect vocabulary to meaning and usage. These supports are often targeted at learners who need additional guidance with vocabulary access, phrasing, or grammar.

In digital tools, ordstøtte appears as dictionaries, thesauri, synonym suggestions, spell and grammar checks, morphological analyzers, and autocomplete or predictive text. Such features help users choose precise terms, reduce errors, and maintain coherence in writing. Accessibility considerations, such as support for dyslexia or non-native speakers, are frequently part of ordstøtte implementations.

While the term is used across educational and technological domains, its exact meaning can differ by institution and language policy. Related concepts include language support, vocabulary development, and writing assistance.