Glatter

Glatter is a term that can be encountered in German-language usage as the comparative form of the adjective glatt, meaning smoother or more even. It is used to compare surfaces, textures, or other qualities, as in a sentence like Die Oberfläche ist glatter als zuvor. In broader linguistic terms, glatter may appear as an inflected form of glatt depending on the surrounding article and case.

Glatter is also a surname of German origin. In historical and genealogical records, it appears as a family name in German-speaking regions and among diaspora communities. As with many surnames, its distribution is uneven, and it has variant spellings in some cases.

Because glatter combines a common German root with a productive suffix pattern, it is sometimes encountered in discussions of German grammar, onomastics, and translation. The term illustrates how adjectives can function in descriptive usage and, over time, contribute to surname formation through phonetic and cultural shifts.