intercolumniation

 [in-ter-kuh-luhm-nee-ey-shuhn]  

in·ter·co·lum·ni·a·tion

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

Related forms
in·ter·co·lum·nal, in·ter·co·lum·nar, adjective
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Intercolumniation is always a great word to know.
So is bearing. Does it mean:
a supporting part of a structure; the area of contact between a supporting beam and other underlying support
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intercolumniation (ˌɪntəkəˌlʌmnɪˈeɪʃən)
 
—n
1.  the horizontal distance between two adjacent columns
2.  the system of spacing for a set of columns
 
[C17: from Latin intercolumnium space between two columns]
 
interco'lumnar
 
—adj

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