höherem

höherem is the dative singular form of the German adjective hoch in its comparative form höh er. It is used when the adjective modifies a masculine or neuter noun in the dative case and appears without a definite or indefinite determiner, i.e., in strong declension. In practice, høj erem is found in phrases such as mit höherem Tempo, bei höherem Preis oder in höherem Maß, where the noun is in the dative and the article is absent.

Grammatically, höherem belongs to the strong declension of adjectives. This means it carries the appropriate ending -em to mark the dative singular without a preceding determiner. With a definite article or a mixed determiner, the endings differ (for example, dem höheren Tempo or einem höheren Tempo, depending on context), and the form höhe ren is not used in those cases. The use of höherem is common in formal or written German, especially in prepositional phrases where the focus is on the degree or extent of a quality.

Etymology and usage notes: höherem derives from hoch (high) and the comparative suffix -er, combined with the dative singular ending -em. It expresses a higher degree of height or intensity and is typically found in expressions describing changes, comparisons, or measures, such as tempo, Preis (price), Möglichkeit (measure), or Maß (extent). The form is not a standalone noun; it functions as an adjective in the dative context. See also hoch, der Höhere, and common declension patterns of German adjectives.