ursprünglichem

Ursprünglichem is not a separate lexical entry but an inflected form of the German adjective ursprünglich, meaning original, primal, or originally. The form arises in the dative singular for masculine or neuter nouns when the adjective carries a strong ending (i.e., without a determiner) or after certain prepositions.

Etymology and meaning: ursprünglich derives from Ur- meaning origin or original plus the adjectival suffix -lich. The sense is that something belongs to the original state, form, or intention, as opposed to later developments or alterations.

Grammatical use: In German, darum inflected endings depend on case, gender, and article type. Ursprünglichem corresponds to the dative singular masculine or neuter form of ursprünglich in strong declension. With a definite article, the form would typically be dem ursprünglichen. With a plural or feminine noun, different endings would apply (e.g., ursprünglicher in dative feminine; ursprünglichen in dative plural).

Examples:

- mit ursprünglichem Sinn (with original/original intention)

- in ursprünglichem Zustand (in the original state)

- aus ursprünglichem Grund (for an original/initial reason)

Notes: Although tíck привычно appears in descriptive or evaluative contexts, endgültige Bedeutung hinges on contrast with modified or modern forms. The related nouns Ursprünglichkeit or Ursprung refer to origin or originality, while ursprünglich is the adverbial or adjective form used in descriptive phrases.

See also: ursprünglich (adjective and adverb), Ursprung (noun meaning origin), Ursprünglichkeit (originality).