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intercolumniation

[in-ter-kuh-luhm-nee-ey-shuh n]
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noun Architecture.
  1. the space between two adjacent columns, usually the clear space between the lower parts of the shafts.
  2. the system of spacing between columns.

Origin of intercolumniation

1655–65; < Latin intercolumni(um) space between columns (see inter-, column, -ium) + -ation
Related formsin·ter·co·lum·nal, in·ter·co·lum·nar, adjective
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Historical Examples

  • 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.

British Dictionary definitions for intercolumniation

intercolumniation

noun architect
  1. the horizontal distance between two adjacent columns
  2. the system of spacing for a set of columns
Derived Formsintercolumnar, adjective

Word Origin

C17: from Latin intercolumnium space between two columns
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