Matematikem

Matematikem is the instrumental singular form of the Czech noun matematik, meaning “a mathematician.” The term refers to a person who studies, teaches, or works in mathematics. The base word matematik comes from matematika (mathematics), which traces back to the Greek mathēmatikḗ, through Latin mathematica.

In Czech, matematik is a masculine noun; the feminine form is matematička, with the corresponding instrumental feminine form matematičkou. The noun is used in ordinary speech and in academic contexts to denote professionals in mathematics, including researchers, educators, and practitioners who apply mathematical methods in science, engineering, or industry.

Usage notes: matematikem is the instrumental singular form and appears in sentences where the noun is in the instrumental case. The word has cognates in related languages, such as matematik in Polish or matematik in other Slavic languages, with similar meanings but differing inflectional patterns.

See also: mathematics, mathematical, matematik (nouns in related languages).