Úelový

Úelový is a nonstandard or rarely used adjective form that may appear in Slovak and Czech texts, though it is not recognized in standard language references. The widely accepted form in both languages is účelový, meaning designed or intended for a specific purpose.

Etymology and usage notes indicate that the adjective is built from the noun účel (purpose) with the typical Slavic adjective suffix -ový. The initial syllable ú- is not part of modern standard orthography for this word; its appearance is usually linked to historical spellings, regional variation, or transcription errors. In contemporary formal writing, the correct form is účelový.

In practice, instances of úelový are generally treated as incorrect in standard Slovak and Czech. When encountered, they are often attributed to misspelling, OCR mistakes, or nonstandard dialectal usage rather than a distinct semantic meaning. Correct usage examples include účelový nástroj (a tool designed for a specific purpose) or účelový dizajn (purpose-built design).

Purpose and meaning remain aligned with the standard adjective účelový: it characterizes objects, designs, or plans that serve a particular end or function, as opposed to general or multifunctional items.

See also: účelový, účel, functional design, utilitarian.