Pojmovým

Pojmovým is the instrumental singular form of the Czech adjective pojmový, meaning conceptual or relating to concepts. It is used to describe approaches, analyses, frameworks, or terminologies that are grounded in a system of ideas rather than in practical or empirical aspects. Common collocations include pojmovým způsobem (in a conceptual manner), pojmovým jazykem (in conceptual/terminological language), or pojmovým rámcem (a conceptual framework). In phrases such as pojmovým modelem or pojmovým rámcem, the adjective agrees with the noun in instrumental case.

Etymology and form: pojmový derives from pojem, meaning concept, with the suffix -ový forming an adjective. The instrumental singular ending is -ým, giving forms like pojmovým rámcem or pojmovým modelem. This form is masculine/neuter in gender; feminine instrumental would differ (e.g., pojmovou in other constructions), but when used before masculine or neuter nouns, the common collocations are pojmovým ….

Usage and function: The term is typical in scholarly writing—philosophy, linguistics, cognitive science, information design, and semiotics—where distinctions between conceptual (pojmový) and empirical or practical (praktický, empirický) perspectives are important. It often contrasts with terms emphasizing practical implementation, applied methods, or data-driven analysis. Pojmový can also describe a field or system, as in pojmový model or pojmová struktura, to indicate a focus on concepts, relations, and theoretical organization rather than on procedures or measurements.

See also: pojem, pojmový model, koncept, koncepční.