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

On each side, there are niches in the intercolumniation of the walls, together with pedestals and shafts of pillars, cornices, and an entablature, which indicate the former magnificence of the building.

From Travels through France and Italy by Smollett, T. (Tobias)

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.

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

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

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

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 De Vere, Gaston du C.

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 Smith, T. Roger (Thomas Roger)