shkencor

Shkencor is an Albanian adjective meaning “scientific” or “pertaining to science.” It is used to describe things related to science, research, and systematic knowledge. In usage, it often appears in academic, educational, and technical contexts and contrasts with the noun shkencëtar (scientist) and with shkencë (science).

Etymology and usage notes: Shkencor is formed from shkencë (science) with the suffix -or, a pattern found in many European languages for adjectives. The term has been part of standard Albanian vocabulary for modern scientific and technical discourse, appearing in phrases such as literatura shkencore (scientific literature), metoda shkencore (scientific method), and institucione shkencore (scientific institutions). It can modify disciplines, fields, and products, for example, studim shkencor (scientific study) or produkt shkencor (scientific product).

Cross-linguistic context: The Albanian shkencor is cognate with similar terms in other languages, reflecting shared roots in the concept of science. In Albanian, the related noun shkencë means science, while shkencëtar denotes a person who practices science.

See also: shkencë, shkencëtar, literatura shkencore, metoda shkencore, institucione shkencore.