obdobného

obdobného is a Czech word that translates to "similar" or "analogous" in English. It is the genitive singular masculine/neuter form of the adjective "obdobný". This adjective is used to describe things that share common characteristics, qualities, or structures, even if they are not identical. For example, one might say "výsledky byly obdobného charakteru" which means "the results were of a similar character".

The root of the word "obdobný" is related to "období", meaning "period" or "era". This connection suggests a sense of shared time or a comparable stage, contributing to the meaning of similarity. The word can be applied to a wide range of contexts, from scientific comparisons to everyday observations. For instance, in literature, two authors might be described as having obdobného stylu (a similar style), or in a business setting, two market trends could be considered obdobného vývoje (of similar development).

Understanding "obdobného" requires recognizing its grammatical form as a genitive singular. This means it typically appears after prepositions or verbs that govern the genitive case, or when expressing possession or description in a way that requires this grammatical case. While the core meaning remains "similar," its precise usage within a sentence is dictated by Czech grammar.