uniformowa

Uniformowa is the feminine singular form of the Polish adjective uniformowy, meaning relating to a uniform or resembling one. It is used to describe items, rules, or styles that are part of a defined uniform or dress code. For example, koszula uniformowa (a uniform shirt), spódnica uniformowa (a uniform skirt), and kurtka uniformowa (a uniform jacket) indicate clothing that is worn as part of a uniform. The term can also describe non-clothing aspects, such as zasady uniformowe (uniform-related rules) or wyposażenie uniformowe (uniform equipment).

In Polish, uniformowa follows standard adjective agreement: masculine is uniformowy, neuter uniformowe, feminine uniformowa. It is commonly found in educational institutions, military and police settings, healthcare, and workplaces with prescribed dress codes. The concept is broader than a single item, encompassing the entire set of garments or regulations that constitute a uniform.

The noun underlying uniformowa is uniforma, borrowed into Polish from French uniforme or Italian uniforme, ultimately from Latin uniformis meaning “having one form.” Related terms include mundur (a military uniform) and uniforma (the garment itself). While uniformowa is primarily descriptive, it appears in stylistic and administrative contexts rather than as a brand or distinct cultural term.