nounadjective
en exekutiv
executive
Definition & meaning
Exekutiv means executive: relating to carrying out decisions, enforcing laws, or managing an organization.
In psychology, it describes mental functions involved in planning, controlling attention, and regulating behavior.
Grammar & Word origin
An adjective: exekutiv, exekutivt, exekutiva.
It comes via Latin exsecutivus, from exsequi, meaning “to carry out.”
Synonyms & antonyms
- verkställande — “executive” or “implementing”; often a more everyday alternative.
- lagstiftande — “legislative”; contrasts with exekutiv when referring to branches of government.
- dömande — “judicial”; another contrasting governmental role.
Common phrases & collocations
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Examples
Hon har en exekutiv roll.adjective
She has an executive role.
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