Druhovo

Druhovo is a term found in Czech-language texts, primarily in scientific and technical contexts, used to denote classification or distinction by kind or species. It derives from the noun druh, meaning kind, type, or species, with a suffix that forms an adverbial or attributive variant. In modern standard Czech, the related forms druhový (adjective) and druhově (adverb) are more common; druhovo is rare and is mainly seen in older literature or in regional/archaic usage.

In practice, druhovo is used to indicate that something is considered or described with respect to its kind. It can appear in discussions of data sets, samples, or characteristics that are grouped according to species or type. Because the form is uncommon today, many authors replace it with druhově or with phrases such as podle druhu or po druhu, depending on style and region.

Druhovo is not a distinct, widely recognized lexical entry in contemporary dictionaries, and its presence may signal a historical register or a preference for a more technical tone. It is of interest primarily to linguists studying historical Czech usage and to readers encountering older scientific texts. See also: druhový, druhově, druh.