kojarzonym

Kojarzonym is a Polish word form derived from the verb kojarzyć, meaning to associate or connect. It functions as a participial adjective, describing something that is linked with or associated to something else. It is not used as a standalone noun.

Grammatical notes: kojarzonym is the instrumental singular masculine form of the past passive participle kojarzony. It is typically used in constructions where the associated element is in the instrumental case, often with a linking verb like być (to be) or in predicative phrases introduced by z (with) plus the instrumental. For example, kojarzonym z kontrowersjami means “associated with controversies.”

Usage and nuance: The form is common in formal, editorial, or analytic Polish when a writer wants to emphasize an established or interpretive link between entities. It conveys that the connection is recognized or asserted, rather than newly observed. The attributive variants kojarzony, kojarzona, and kojarzone are used for other genders or numbers, while kojarzeniem (the noun form) can appear in phrases about the act or process of association.

Examples: The project is kojarzonym z poprzednimi wersjami (the project is associated with earlier versions). The term is kojarzonym z mitami (the term is associated with myths). In everyday language, speakers might prefer simpler adjectives like kojarzony or simply express the idea with other constructions, depending on register and nuance.

Related terms: kojarzenie (the noun “association” or “connotation”), kojarzyć (to associate), and the adjectival forms kojarzony/kojarzona/kojarzone for different genders.