intercolumniation
Americannoun
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the space between two adjacent columns, usually the clear space between the lower parts of the shafts.
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the system of spacing between columns.
noun
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the horizontal distance between two adjacent columns
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the system of spacing for a set of columns
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of intercolumniation
1655–65; < Latin intercolumni ( um ) space between columns ( see inter-, column, -ium) + -ation
Example Sentences
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A triglyph is placed over the center of each column and over the center of each intercolumniation.
From A History of Greek Art by Frank Bigelow Tarbell
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 G. W. (George Wicker) Elderkin
In the peristyle of Pansa's house is still seen, in an intercolumniation, the mouth of a cistern.
From The Wonders of Pompeii by Marc Monnier
No Etruscan temples remain now, but we know from Vitruvius that they consisted of three cells with one or more rows of columns in front, the intercolumniation or interval between the columns being excessive.
From Architecture Classic and Early Christian by T. Roger (Thomas Roger) Smith
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 G. W. (George Wicker) Elderkin
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