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单词 intercolumniation
释义

intercolumniation

[ in-ter-kuh-luhm-nee-ey-shuhn ]
/ ˌɪn tər kəˌlʌm niˈeɪ ʃən /

noun Architecture.

the space between two adjacent columns, usually the clear space between the lower parts of the shafts.
the system of spacing between columns.

Origin of intercolumniation

1655–65; <Latin intercolumni(um) space between columns (see inter-, column, -ium) + -ation

OTHER WORDS FROM intercolumniation

in·ter·co·lum·nal, in·ter·co·lum·nar, adjective

Words nearby intercolumniation

interclub, intercoastal, intercollege, intercollegiate, intercolonial, intercolumniation, intercom, intercommon, intercommunicate, intercommunication system, intercommunion
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Example sentences from the Web for intercolumniation

  • The western window appears at the extreme left of the intercolumniation; the eastern, at the extreme right.

    Problems in Periclean Buildings|G. W. Elderkin
  • In the peristyle of Pansa's house is still seen, in an intercolumniation, the mouth of a cistern.

    The Wonders of Pompeii|Marc Monnier

British Dictionary definitions for intercolumniation

intercolumniation
/ (ˌɪntəkəˌlʌmnɪˈeɪʃən) /

noun architect

the horizontal distance between two adjacent columns
the system of spacing for a set of columns

Derived forms of intercolumniation

intercolumnar, adjective

Word Origin for intercolumniation

C17: from Latin intercolumnium space between two columns
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