intercolumniation

[ in-ter-kuh-luhm-nee-ey-shuhn ]

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.

intercolumniation

/ ˌɪntəkəˌlʌmnɪˈeɪʃən /

noun

1. the horizontal distance between two adjacent columns
2. the system of spacing for a set of columns

Derived Forms

• ˌintercoˈlumnar, adjective

Other Words From

• inter·co·lumnal inter·co·lumnar adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of intercolumniation¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of intercolumniation¹

C17: from Latin intercolumnium space between two columns

Example Sentences

The general intercolumniation is seven feet and a half, and those at the angles five feet eleven inches and a quarter.

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The middle intercolumniation of the portico, as indicated by the relief and shown in the plan, is wider than the other two.

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The western window appears at the extreme left of the intercolumniation; the eastern, at the extreme right.

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The low wall in the southernmost intercolumniation which for some reason was not completely closed was three courses high.

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

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