jednotného

Jednotného is the genitive (and sometimes accusative) singular form of the adjective jednotný in Czech and Slovak, meaning “unified” or “unitary.” As an inflected form, it does not stand as an independent lemma; rather, it appears within phrases to describe a masculine singular noun in genitive or, in some contexts, accusative case. The basic form jednotný is used for masculine singular nominative, while jednotného marks possession or direct object in the masculine singular.

Etymology and meaning: The word derives from the root jeden, meaning “one,” combined with the suffix -ný to form adjectives describing unity, sameness, or standardization. In legal, political, and administrative texts, jednotný and its inflected forms convey notions of being united, single, or standardized across parts of a state, system, or policy.

Usage: In both Czech and Slovak, jednotného functions as a grammatical form rather than a standalone term. It commonly appears in constructions such as z zákona jednotného štátu (of the unitary state law) or jednotného systému (of the unified system). Examples include phrases describing laws, states, or organizations that are intended to be single, harmonized, or centralized. Because it is the masculine genitive/accusative form, its appearance is tied to the gender and role of the noun it modifies.

Related terms: The base adjective jednotný and related nouns such as jednotnosť (unity) and jednotnosť (consistency) are semantically connected, but they occupy different grammatical forms and uses. The form jednotného is specifically the masculine singular genitive/accusative inflection of that adjective.

See also: jednotný, jednotnosť, jednotný stát.