Minimalistický

Minimalistický is a Czech adjective meaning “relating to minimalism” or “characteristic of minimalism.” It is formed from the noun minimalismus (minimalism) with the suffix -istický, and it is widely used to describe styles, approaches, or works defined by simplicity, reduction of elements, and a focus on essential features.

The term is used across fields such as architecture, interior design, graphic design, fashion, and the arts. Minimalistický works typically feature clean lines, restrained or monochrome color palettes, and a deliberate absence of ornament or unnecessary detail. In architecture and design journalism, the word helps classify movements, schools, or individual pieces that emphasize economy of form and function, or the elimination of nonessential elements. While popular in Czech-language writing, it is also commonly encountered in translated English texts about minimalism.

As a Czech adjective, minimalistický agrees with the noun in gender and number. Examples include minimalistický dům (a masculine singular noun), minimalistická architektura (feminine singular), and minimalistické umění (neuter singular). Beyond describing objects, the term can also label broader cultural approaches or lifestyles that favor simplicity and restraint over excess.

Související pojmy include minimalismus, minimalistické umění, and minimalistická architektura.