Vzorcov

Vzorcov is the genitive plural form of the Slovak noun vzorec, meaning formula, pattern, or template. In Slovak-language texts, vzorcov is commonly used to refer to multiple formulas or patterns, often in mathematical, scientific, or analytical contexts. The term can also appear in phrases such as podľavzorcov or podľa vzorcov to indicate “according to the formulas” or “of the formulas.”

Etymology and form: vzorec derives from a root meaning pattern or model, with the usual Slavic noun formation adding the suffix -ec. The genitive plural ending -ov yields vzorcov, used to indicate possession or association with multiple formulas or patterns. In Czech, the corresponding genitive plural is vzorců; in Slovak, vzorcov is the standard form when diacritics are omitted or in specific orthographic contexts.

Usage and domains: The word is primarily found in mathematics, science, engineering, and related fields when discussing mathematical formulas, chemical formulas, or procedural templates. Examples include references to vzorcov rovnic (formulas of equations), vzorcov chemických zlúčenín (formulas of chemical compounds), or derived results based on vzorcov uvedených v publikáciách (formulas given in publications). Beyond formal terminology, vzorec can also describe a general pattern or model used to solve problems or describe phenomena; vzorcov denotes the plurality of such formulas or patterns in possessive or descriptive constructions.

See also: vzorec, vzor, formula, vzorce, vzorce rovnic, chemický vzorec.