ärAvgörande

äravgörande is a Swedish term used as an adjective to denote that something has decisive influence on the outcome of a question, decision, or process. When something is described as äravgörande, it is considered determining or pivotal for the result. In ordinary Swedish, the standard construction is two words: är avgörande. The fused form äravgörande appears mainly in formal or technical writing, such as legal documents, policy texts, and academic writing, where a compact, emphatic style is common.

The term is typically applied to factors, evidence, arguments, or conditions that effectively determine the outcome. In legal contexts, a fact or piece of evidence may be described as äravgörande for the court’s ruling. The use underscores the essential or controlling role such elements play in reaching a decision.

Etymologically, the word is formed from the verb är (to be) and the adjective avgörande (decisive). As a compound, it serves to attach extra emphasis to the decisive character of what is being described, a nuance that is more restrained in the everyday two-word form.

Synonyms and related concepts include avgörande, determinativ, and crucial. An antonym is oavgörande, indicating lack of decisiveness. The term is commonly found in legal, political, and scholarly texts where precise description of influence on outcomes is important.