scolastiche

Scolastiche is the feminine plural form of the Italian adjective scolastico, which denotes a relation to school, education, or learning. In a broader sense, it also pertains to scholasticism, the medieval school of philosophy and theology that sought to reconcile faith and reason. The term derives from Latin scholasticus, from scholā, meaning school.

In contemporary Italian, scolastiche is used to modify feminine plural nouns to describe things related to education or schooling. Examples include spese scolastiche (educational expenses), istituzioni scolastiche (educational institutions), tecniche scolastiche (educational techniques), and idee scolastiche (educational ideas). It can also appear in historical or cultural discussions about scholastic traditions or the influence of schooling on society.

Linguistically, scolastiche is primarily an attributive adjective. It agrees in gender and number with the noun it modifies, and it is not typically used as a standalone noun. The masculine counterpart is scolastici, and the singular feminine form is scolastica, while the singular masculine form is scolastico.

Historically, the term is closely linked to the concept of scholasticism, a dominant method in medieval European universities and monasteries that emphasized dialectical reasoning and systematic inquiry. In modern usage, references to “pensiero scolastico” (scholastic thought) or “tradizioni scolastiche” (school traditions) reflect the historical and educational contexts in which the adjective appears.

See also: scholasticism, education, Italian language.