souvislý

Souvislý is a Czech adjective meaning coherent, logically connected, or continuous. It is used to describe prose, argumentation, speech, or sequences that show a clear, uninterrupted flow and structure. In everyday language, a souvislý text or souvislý projev is one that reads or sounds as a well-organized whole, without unnecessary breaks or digressions. In mathematics and related fields, souvislá can also describe a set or object that is connected or in one piece, such as a souvislá množina (connected set).

Etymology and forms: The word is derived from the verb souviset, meaning to be connected or related. The masculine form is souvislý, feminine is souvislá, and neuter is souvislé. The adverbial form is souvisle. Related nouns include souvislost (connection, context) or context-related senses, and synonyms range from koherentní (more formal or technical) to plynulý or srozumitelný (focused on fluency and clarity).

Usage notes: Souvislý carries a neutral tone and is common in journalism, education, literature, and science. It emphasizes continuity and logical progression rather than mere length. It does not by itself imply perfection, only that there are no gaps or abrupt shifts in the argument or narrative. Typical examples are phrases like “text musí být souvislý,” “přednáška byla souvislá a srozumitelná,” or “souvislá křivka” when describing continuous data in informal contexts.