Korpusy

Korpusy is the plural form of the Polish noun korpus. In Polish, korpus can denote several related concepts depending on context, ranging from a body or main part of something to an organizational or military unit. The term is used across disciplines with distinct meanings but shares the common idea of a central, integral whole.

In linguistics and digital humanities, a korpus (plural korpusy) refers to a structured collection of texts used for analysis. Korpusy can be monolingual or multilingual and are often annotated with metadata, part-of-speech tags, lemmas, or other linguistic layers. They serve as the data foundation for corpus research, frequency studies, and the development and evaluation of language models.

In anatomy and medicine, korpus denotes the main body or central portion of an organ or structure. For example, the korpus żołądka means the body of the stomach, distinguishing it from the pyloric region. The term is also used in botanical and zoological contexts to describe central or main portions of certain organs or bodies.

In military terminology, a korpus (plural korpusy) is a large military formation equivalent to a corps. It typically comprises several divisions and operates under a single command. The concept exists in many languages and historical armed forces, with Polish usage aligned to the same structural level.

In nautical contexts, korpus can describe the hull or main body of a ship, as in the phrase korpus statku. This sense also emphasizes the external, central framework that supports the vessel’s structure.

Overall, korpusy encompasses a range of meanings tied by the idea of a central, substantive unit—whether in texts, anatomy, military organization, or maritime construction. See also korpus (singular) and corpus in related linguistic or encyclopedic discussions.