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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The hall, likewise, is adorned with rows of columns executed in perspective, which, with the depth of the intercolumniation, cause it to appear much larger.
From Lives of the Most Eminent Painters Sculptors and Architects Vol. 05 ( of 10) Andrea da Fiesole to Lorenzo Lotto by Gaston du C. De Vere
The western window appears at the extreme left of the intercolumniation; the eastern, at the extreme right.
From Problems in Periclean Buildings by G. W. (George Wicker) Elderkin
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
It was of the Doric order, and its right wing was supported by six fluted columns, each five feet in diameter, twenty-nine in height, and seven in their intercolumniation.
From The International Monthly Magazine, Volume 5, No. 1, January, 1852 by Various
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