beabstandete

Beabstandete is a German term formed from be- and Abstand (distance, spacing), with the adjectival ending -ete. The expression is not widely attested in standard dictionaries and appears mainly in specialized or technical writing. It describes a property or condition in which elements are arranged with a defined, regular spacing.

Etymology and meaning

The prefix be- can signal application or the realization of a state, while Abstand denotes distance or interval. Beabstandete, therefore, refers to objects or layouts that have been given or designed to exhibit consistent intervals between components. The term is typically used in descriptive contexts to emphasize regularity of spacing rather than a qualitative attribute of the elements themselves.

Usage and contexts

Beabstandete is most commonly found in design-oriented fields such as architecture, urban planning, landscaping, and graphic or industrial design. It can describe arrangements where modules, columns, plants, or other units are placed at uniform distances to achieve a specific rhythm or balance. For example, a beabstandete Säulenordnung would indicate a column arrangement with even spacing, while beabstandete Pflanzungen would refer to plantings set at regular intervals.

Limitations

The term is relatively niche and may be unfamiliar to speakers outside its specialized contexts. In many cases, writers choose more general expressions like „mit gleichmäßigem Abstand“ or „in regelmäßigen Abständen“ instead of beabstandete.

See also

Abstand, be- prefix, Intervall, Layout, Design rhythm.