Obtínost

Obtínost is a rarely attested noun found in some Slavic-language contexts, most often described as referring to the act or state of obtaining something. In contemporary standard usage, the term is not common, and speakers are more likely to use words like získanie (acquisition) or vlastníctvo (ownership) to express related ideas. Because of its limited attestation, obtínost is most frequently encountered in historical, dialectal, or theoretical writings rather than in everyday language.

Etymology and form: The word is described as an abstract noun formed with a common Slavic suffix that converts verbs into nouns indicating a state or quality. The stem is linked to notions of obtaining or acquiring, which helps explain why it sometimes appears in discussions about rights, property, or information. Due to dialectal and historical variation, exact spellings and pronunciations may differ across sources.

Usage and meaning: In contexts where it appears, obtínost can denote possession, entitlement, or the process of gaining something, especially when framed as a legal or philosophical concept. Modern equivalents such as získanie, získavanie, or držba are typically preferred for clarity. When encountered, obtínost usually signals a more formal, archaic, or theoretical register.

Examples and notes: A historical text might discuss the “obtínost majetku” to describe the acquisition of property, while a contemporary reader would more commonly use “získanie majetku” or “vlastníctvo.” Because the term is not widely used today, readers should consult specialized dictionaries or corpora to confirm its presence and sense in a given text.

See also: získanie, vlastníctvo, držba, právne vlastnosti.