definitywnym

Definitywnym is the instrumental singular form of the Polish adjective definitywny. In linguistic discussions, definitywny is used to describe a notion of definiteness within a noun phrase. Because Polish lacks a dedicated definite article, some grammars address definiteness without articles, and in theoretical contexts definitywny can be used as a label for adjectives that may bear a definite reading under certain contexts, such as with demonstratives or possessives.

Morphology and usage: definitywnym is the instrumental singular masculine and neuter form. The feminine instrumental singular is definitywną, and the instrumental plural is definitywnymi. These forms follow standard Polish adjective inflection and are primarily encountered in scholarly prose rather than everyday speech. The term is most often used to illustrate how a definite reading might be conveyed within noun phrases in Polish or in cross-linguistic discussions about definiteness.

Function in analysis: definitywnym is typically a theoretical label rather than an established grammatical category in mainstream Polish grammar. Its acceptance and exact interpretation depend on the grammatical framework and how definiteness is analyzed in comparison with languages that employ definite articles.

See also: definiteness, demonstratives, Polish grammar, adjective inflection.

References: The term appears in linguistic discussions of definiteness as a theoretical construct and is not a standardized category across all grammars of Polish.