Rodowodowa

Rodowodowa is a Polish feminine form of the adjective rodowodowy, derived from rodowód meaning pedigree, lineage, or ancestry. The term functions as an attributive adjective used to describe nouns related to pedigree or genealogical records. It signals that the described item has a traced or verified lineage.

In usage, rodowodowa applies to feminine nouns, while rodowodowy and rodowodowe are used with masculine and neuter nouns, respectively. Common examples include rodowodowa karta (pedigree card), rodowodowa linia (pedigree line), or rodowodowa książeczka (pedigree booklet). The expression can appear before the noun (rodowodowa karta) or after it in certain constructions (karta rodowodowa), with both forms understood as referring to documents or lineages tied to pedigree.

Contexts and significance: the term is widely used in Polish discussions of animal breeding, particularly in dogs and cats, where a documented pedigree is a key aspect of breed registration and eligibility for shows. It also appears in genealogical or historical contexts to denote records that document ancestry. In registries and certificates, phrases involving rodowodowa indicate that the material relates to lineage verification, traceability, or breed purity.

See also: rodowód, karty rodowodowe, świadectwo rodowodowe, linia rodowodowa.

The concept represented by rodowodowa is central to confirming genetic heritage and facilitating breed standards, matchmaking in breeding programs, and the authentication of lineage in official records.