odstupy

Odstupy is a Czech and Slovak plural noun derived from odstup, meaning distance, gap, or offset. The term is used across several domains to denote a measure of separation or a step-like difference between two entities. Its exact meaning depends on context, ranging from physical spacing to temporal or symbolic offsets.

In architecture, engineering, and safety, odstupy commonly refer to required or observed clearances or setbacks between elements, such as gaps between structures, openings, or machinery, or the offset of components in a design. In civil engineering and urban planning, the word can describe deliberate offsets in alignment or layout to meet regulatory, functional, or aesthetic goals.

In geology and geomorphology, odstupy may denote step-like features on slopes or riverbanks, such as terraces or ledges created by erosion, deposition, or land-use practices. These features are often described in terms of their spacing and height relative to adjacent surfaces.

In data collection and analysis, odstupy describe time or spatial offsets between measurements, signals, or series. Accounting for odstupy is important when aligning datasets, comparing observations, or synchronizing instruments.

In everyday language, odstupy also appears in phrases about keeping safe distances, whether for personal space, crowd management, or health guidelines. The exact interpretation hinges on the field of use, but the underlying idea is a defined separation between items or events. See also odstup (singular), gap, spacing, offset.