columniation

[kuh-luhm-nee-ey-shuhn]

noun

Architecture.

1. the employment of columns.

2. the system of columns in a structure.

columniation

/ kəˌlʌmnɪˈeɪʃən /

noun

1. the arrangement of architectural columns

Word History and Origins

Origin of columniation¹

First recorded in 1585–95; extracted from intercolumniation

Example Sentences

“What we’re seeing today is the columniation of 45 years of maneuvering from anti-choice forces,” Ms. Copeland said in a statement.

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