Rozmanitými

Rozmanitý is a Czech adjective meaning varied, diverse or manifold. Rozmanitými is its instrumental plural form and is used when the noun it describes is in the instrumental case, often in phrases introduced by the preposition s or in predicative constructions. The form signals that a set or collection is characterized by variety.

In usage, rozmanitými is most often found with plural nouns referring to colors, ideas, methods, cultures and other elements that can be varied within a whole. It appears in neutral, descriptive prose and in more formal writing. Examples include with or without a conjugated noun, as long as the noun is in instrumental plural:

- S rozmanitými ilustracemi byl katalog obohacen. (The catalog was enriched with diverse illustrations.)

- Obraz byl malován rozmanitými barvami. (The painting was painted with varied colors.)

- Příběh je vyprávěn rozmanitými způsoby. (The story is told in diverse ways.)

Etymology and grammar notes: rozmanitý is formed with the prefix roz- (indicating variety or spread) plus the stem mani- and the typical Czech adjective endings. Rozmanitými reflects the instrumental plural, applicable to masculine, feminine and neuter nouns in plural when in that case. In English, the sense is closest to “diverse” or “with varied …”.

Synonyms and style: common synonyms include různorodý and pestrý, though rozmanitý often carries a formal or documentary tone. Rozmanitými is especially suited for descriptive passages, analyses and summaries that highlight diversity within a group or set.