utvidgningar

Utvidgningar is a plural Swedish noun meaning acts of making something bigger, wider, or more extensive. The term is used across several disciplines to describe processes that increase size, scope, or capability, such as geometric dilations, software extensions, architectural additions, or linguistic affixation. The exact meaning depends on context, but the common idea is enlargement or extension from a base.

In mathematics, utvidgningar often refer to dilations or similarity transformations. A dilation enlarges or reduces a figure about a fixed center by a scaling factor k ≠ 0. Distances from the center are multiplied by k, producing a new figure that is similar to the original. If k > 1 the figure grows; if 0 < k < 1 it shrinks. The center remains fixed, and corresponding lines remain parallel.

In computing and software, utvidgningar denote extensions or plugins that add functionality to a program or platform. They extend capabilities without changing the core system, and are often installed separately as modules, add-ons, or plug-ins.

In construction and urban planning, utvidgningar refer to extensions of buildings or facilities, such as adding wings, extra floors, or annexes. These projects require planning approvals, structural assessment, and compliance with regulations.

In linguistics, utvidgningar can describe processes that expand a word’s form or meaning, such as affixation or compounding, creating longer or more complex terms from a base word.