Jednotným

Jednotným is the instrumental singular form of the Czech and Slovak adjective jednotný, meaning “uniform,” “united,” or “single.” It is used to describe a noun in the instrumental case or to express the manner, means, or method of an action. The form commonly appears in formal, administrative, or technical texts to convey cohesion, standardization, or a unified approach.

Etymology and morphology: The adjective jednotný derives from the noun jednota, meaning unity, with the adjectival suffix -ný. In Czech and Slovak, the instrumental singular is jednotným for masculine and neuter nouns, while feminine uses jednotnou. The pronunciation features the long i sound represented by the letter ý in both languages.

Usage examples: In Czech, you may encounter phrases such as “s jednotným postojem” (with a unified stance) or “jednotným postupem” (by a unified procedure). In Slovak, common expressions include “s jednotným postojom” (with a unified stance) or “jednotným prístupom” (with a unified approach). The form remains an inflected adjective rather than a standalone noun, and it typically appears with nouns in the instrumental case.

Notes: Jednotným is used across political, organizational, and technical contexts to emphasize cohesion, uniformity, or coordinated action. For feminine nouns, the corresponding instrumental form is jednotnou, while masculine and neuter keep jednotným.

See also: jednotný.