Kroková

Kroková is a feminine adjective used in Czech and Slovak, formed from the noun krok meaning “step.” It denotes something arranged in steps, or characterized by a stepped or staged progression. The word functions as an attributive descriptor for feminine nouns, following standard language rules for gendered adjectives in Czech and Slovak.

Etymology and usage

The term is built from krok (step) with the common feminine suffix -ová, yielding meanings akin to “stepwise,” “in steps,” or “incremental.” In technical and academic contexts, kroková appears in phrases describing processes or methods that proceed in discrete stages, such as stepwise sequences, procedures, or control schemes. Examples might include kroková posloupnost (step sequence) or kroková metoda (stepwise method), with the exact collocation depending on the associated noun.

Onomastics

Kroková also occurs as a surname in Czech and Slovak contexts, representing the feminine form of a family name derived from the masculine Krok. As a personal name, it appears in records and contemporary usage where gendered surname forms are standard in official documents and cultural contexts.

See also

- krok, step

- krokový, related masculine form

- stepwise methods in statistics and engineering (general concept)

Note

Kroková is primarily encountered in linguistic, academic, or formal contexts due to its role as a gendered adjective and, less commonly, as a surname. The exact usage and pronunciation align with standard Czech and Slovak phonology and grammar.