intercolumniation

American  

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

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.

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intercolumniation British  

/ ˌɪntəkəˌlʌmnɪˈeɪʃən /

noun

1. the horizontal distance between two adjacent columns

2. the system of spacing for a set of columns

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Other Word Forms

• intercolumnal
  adjective
• intercolumnar
  adjective

Etymology

Origin of intercolumniation

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

Example Sentences

Apart from serving the purpose of keeping out rain, the conjectured metopon would also be a counterpart to the northern intercolumniation when the façade was viewed from the west.

From Problems in Periclean Buildings by Elderkin, G. W. (George Wicker)

He says also that the architraves and friezes differed from one intercolumniation to another, and that some of them were inscribed with the names and praises of Titus, Trajan, Gallienus, and others.

From Pagan and Christian Rome by Lanciani, Rodolfo Amedeo

In the peristyle of Pansa's house is still seen, in an intercolumniation, the mouth of a cistern.

From The Wonders of Pompeii by Monnier, Marc

As hitherto remarked, it was the architect's intention to close the southern as well as the northern intercolumniation of the west wall but he was prevented, apparently for some religious reason.

From Problems in Periclean Buildings by Elderkin, G. W. (George Wicker)

Those who make the number of columns double, seem to be in error, because then the length seems to be one intercolumniation longer than it ought to be.

From The Ten Books on Architecture by Vitruvius Pollio