surbased

[ sur-beyst ]

adjective

, Architecture.

1. having a surbase.
2. depressed; flattened.
3. (of an arch) having a rise of less than half the span.

surbased

/ ˈsɜːˌbeɪst /

adjective

1. having a surbase
2. (of an arch) having a rise of less than half the span

Word History and Origins

Origin of surbased¹

1755–65; sur- ¹ + (a)based lowered; modeled on French surbaissé, equivalent to sur- (intensive) + baissé lowered

Word History and Origins

Origin of surbased¹

C18: from French surbaisser to depress, from sur- (intensive) + baisser to lower, from bas low; see base ¹

Example Sentences

We entered under a surbased vault, in the middle of which hung an iron lamp.

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