överstruken

överstruken is a Swedish word that translates to "struck through" or "crossed out" in English. It describes the act of drawing a line through something, typically text, to indicate cancellation, deletion, or correction.

The term can be used in various contexts. In writing, it signifies that a word or phrase is no longer considered valid or intended. For example, a handwritten note might have an incorrect item överstruken and the correct item written next to it. In digital environments, "struck through" text is often a formatting option used to show that content has been edited or removed, though it still remains visible.

Beyond literal text, överstruken can be used metaphorically. It can imply that a plan has been canceled, an idea has been rejected, or a person's name has been removed from a list. The core idea is one of invalidation or removal from consideration, even if the original item is still present for reference. The visual of a line drawn across something is the underlying concept that gives the word its meaning.