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

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

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)

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 Elderkin, G. W. (George Wicker)

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)

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.

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