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arcuation

[ ahr-kyoo-ey-shuhn ]

noun

  1. the state of being bent or curved.
  2. the use of arches in building.
  3. a system or grouping of arches.

arcuation

/ ˌɑːkjʊˈeɪʃən /

noun

  1. the use of arches or vaults in buildings
  2. an arrangement of arches

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Word History and Origins

Origin of arcuation1

1690–1700; < Latin arcuātiōn- (stem of arcuātiō ) a curving, equivalent to arcuāt ( us ) curved ( arcuate ) + -iōn- -ion

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Word History and Origins

Origin of arcuation1

C17: from Late Latin arcuātiō arch, from Latin arcuāre to curve

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