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 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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The northern intercolumniation was completely closed as in Roman times and in the central ones, the windows rested on three courses equal in height to four normal Greek courses.

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Now it seems very probable that the unusual construction at the corner is the result of an attempt to build a substitute wall for that which could not be placed in the southern intercolumniation.

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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.

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