definiowany

Definiowany is a Polish grammatical form derived from the verb definować (to define). It functions as a past passive participle and is used as an adjective to describe something that is defined or in the process of being defined. In practice, it refers to terms, notions, expressions, or statements that have a definition established within a given context, such as a theory, dictionary, or textbook. The word is common in technical, mathematical, linguistic, and philosophical texts, where precise definitions are essential.

Etymology and morphology: definiowany comes from Latin definire through the Polish verb definować, with the standard participial suffix -owany. As an adjective-like participle, it agrees with the gender and number of the noun it modifies: masculine singular definiowany, feminine singular definiowana, neuter singular definiowane; plural forms follow normal Polish agreement rules. In usage, it often appears in phrases such as definowany termin or definowany pojęcie, indicating that the term or notion has a formal definition within the discussed framework.

Usage and context: the word is typically used to denote that a term, concept, or statement is defined in a specific source or within a particular theory. Examples include: "Definiowany termin w tej definicji odnosi się do pojęcia X," meaning that the term is defined in this definition to refer to concept X; or "W niniejszym artykule pojęcia są definiowane formalnymi definicjami." It can also describe ongoing definitional processes, for instance in discussions about how notions are defined across different theories.

Relation to related terms: definiowany is related to definicja (definition) and definiowanie (the act of defining). It contrasts with zdefiniowany, which emphasizes that something has been defined; definiowany stresses the current definitional status or the process of definition.