mathematische

Mathematische is the inflected form of the German adjective mathematisch, used to describe things related to mathematics. In German, adjectives change their endings to agree with the gender, number, and case of the noun they modify, as well as with the presence or absence of articles. For example: die mathematische Theorie (feminine singular, nominative), das mathematische Problem (neuter singular, nominative), die mathematischen Theorien (feminine plural, nominative). The ending -e often marks feminine singular or plural in common noun phrases, while other endings appear in different grammatical contexts.

The term denotes relation to mathematics rather than being a standalone mathematical concept. It is widely used in academic and educational language to describe concepts, disciplines, or objects connected with mathematics. Typical collocations include mathematische Logik (mathematical logic), mathematische Analyse (mathematical analysis), mathematische Beweise (mathematical proofs), and mathematisches Modell (mathematical model). In longer phrases, the form may appear inside compound nouns, always reflecting the broader nominal phrase’s gender and case.

Etymologically, mathematisch derives from the root mathem- of Mathematik, which in turn traces to Greek mathēmatikḗ, “the science of learning,” through Latin and into Germanic usage. The word reflects the long-standing influence of Greek mathematics on European scientific terminology.

Overall, mathematische functions as a grammatical marker within German syntax to indicate mathematics-related description, rather than as a distinct mathematical concept by itself.