Vlnový

Vlnový is a Czech adjective meaning wave-related or undulatory. It is formed from the noun vlna (wave) with the suffix -ový and is used to describe phenomena, devices, or properties associated with waves. The form agrees with the noun it modifies (masculine vlnový, feminine vlnová, neuter vlnové).

In science and engineering, vlnový appears in terms describing wave properties and measurements, such as vlnová délka (wavelength) and vlnové číslo (wave number). It is used to describe devices, materials, or methods that rely on wave propagation, detection, or control. The word appears across contexts involving electromagnetic, acoustic, and fluid waves, as well as in discussions of wave-based imaging, sensing, and communication.

Linguistic notes: vlnový is part of Czech inflection for adjectives and changes form to agree with the gender and number of the noun it modifies. Its feminine form is vlnová and its neuter form is vlnové. Related base noun is vlna. The term is common in technical writing and education when describing any aspect related to waves.