generatorische

Generatorische is the attributive form of the German adjective generatorisch. It denotes something related to generation, production, or the use of generators within a system. The term appears in various technical contexts—such as computer science, mathematics, biology, and linguistics—to describe processes, methods, or structures that generate outputs, data, or new entities.

Etymology and usage notes: The word derives from the verb generieren and from the noun Generator, both linked to the idea of producing or creating. In German, generatorisch can describe a wide range of generative aspects, for example generatorische Modelle (generative models) or generatorische Verfahren (generative procedures). The form changes with gender and number, yielding phrases like die generatorische Theorie, das generatorische Verfahren, die generatorischen Algorithmen, or ein generatorisches Prinzip.

In linguistics, the common term for generative approaches is usually generativ or generative, such as generative Grammatik or generative methods. Consequently, generatorische Grammatik is uncommon in modern German for describing generative linguistic theories, and writers typically prefer generativ/generative phrasing. When generatorisch is used, it more often appears in contexts outside strict linguistic terminology, or as a descriptive modifier in historical or interdisciplinary discussions.

Summary: Generatorische describes anything pertaining to generation or generation-based methods. Its exact meaning depends on context and grammatical agreement, and in some fields it is superseded by more standard terms like generativ/generative.