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Termerna is the Swedish word for “the terms,” the definite plural form of the noun term. In Swedish grammar, termerna is a noun in the definite plural; the indefinite plural is termer, the singular is term, and the definite singular is termen. The form termerna is used when referring to all terms in a domain, a glossary, or a list of definitions.

Originating as a loanword from the concept of terms, termer reflects the same root as the English word term, which in turn traces to Latin terminus. In Swedish, the definite plural suffix -na is attached to the plural stem termer to yield termerna. This pattern fits the general Swedish noun system for en-words, where the plural and definite forms follow regular inflection rules.

Usage and scope: Termerna is commonly employed in discussions of terminology, dictionaries, glossaries, and field-specific manuals. It can refer to the complete set of vocabulary used within a particular domain, or to the terms defined within a glossary. In academic and professional writing, termerna often appear alongside related notions such as terminologi (terminology) and ordlista (glossary/list of terms).

Examples: In a Swedish medical glossary, the termerna include words for anatomy, physiology, and pharmacology. In legal texts, the termerna might encompass terms for contract, liability, and remedy.

See also: Terminology, Glossary, Terminology management, Lexicon.