Abständen

Abständen is a German noun form connected with the concept of distance or spacing. Grammatically, Abständen is the dative plural form of Abstand; the nominative plural is Abstände, and the base singular is Abstand. The form Abständen appears in sentences such as "den Abständen entsprechen" or "in den Abständen," where it functions as a plural noun in the dative case. The underlying idea across uses is the separation or interval between two or more entities.

Applications and meanings

In mathematics and science, Abstände denote the distance between points or objects. In Euclidean space the distance between points is the length of the connecting segment, calculable by standard distance formulas in any dimension. In physics and engineering, Abstände affect measurements, tolerances, and the layout of components.

In architecture, urban planning, and design, Abstände govern spacing between buildings, fixtures, or elements of a layout, influencing functionality, safety, and aesthetics. In typography and graphic design, related terms describe horizontal spacing (Buchstabenabstand or tracking) and vertical spacing (Zeilenabstand or leading), which impact readability.

In everyday language and public health, Abstände can refer to social or physical distances between people, such as safety distances during health measures or traffic-related distances between vehicles. Regulations often specify Mindestabstände or Sicherheitsabstände to ensure proper separation.

See also

Abstand, Abstände (plural nominative), Abstandsmessung, Abstandsregelung, Abstand in geometry, Typographic spacing.