fonologicky

fonologicky is a Czech adverb derived from the noun fonologie, which translates to phonology. In its most basic sense, "fonologicky" means "phonologically." It is used in linguistic contexts to describe something in relation to the sound system of a language. For instance, one might discuss a word's meaning changing "fonologicky" if a specific sound is altered. This refers to a change in meaning due to a difference in a phoneme, the smallest unit of sound that can distinguish meaning in a language.

The term is employed when analyzing how sounds function within a language's structure, rather than their physical articulation (which is the domain of phonetics). For example, in Czech, the difference between /p/ and /b/ is phonologically significant, meaning it can change the meaning of a word (e.g., "pálit" meaning to burn versus "bálit" meaning to pack). When linguists state that a difference is "fonologicky relevantní" (phonologically relevant), they are indicating that this sound distinction is crucial for distinguishing words and their meanings within that specific language.

Therefore, "fonologicky" serves as a descriptor for phenomena, processes, or properties that pertain to the abstract system of sounds and their functions within a given language. It is a technical term used in the scientific study of language.