arcuation
[ ahr-kyoo-ey-shuhn ]
noun
the state of being bent or curved.
the use of arches in building.
a system or grouping of arches.
Origin of arcuation
1Words Nearby arcuation
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British Dictionary definitions for arcuation
arcuation
/ (ˌɑːkjʊˈeɪʃən) /
noun
the use of arches or vaults in buildings
an arrangement of arches
Origin of arcuation
1C17: from Late Latin arcuātiō arch, from Latin arcuāre to curve
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