intercolumniation

[ in-ter-kuh-luhm-nee-ey-shuhn ]

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noun

, Architecture.

the space between two adjacent columns, usually the clear space between the lower parts of the shafts.
the system of spacing between columns.

intercolumniation

/ ˌɪntəkəˌlʌmnɪˈeɪʃən /

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

C17: from Latin intercolumnium space between two columns

The general intercolumniation is seven feet and a half, and those at the angles five feet eleven inches and a quarter.

The middle intercolumniation of the portico, as indicated by the relief and shown in the plan, is wider than the other two.

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

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

In the peristyle of Pansa's house is still seen, in an intercolumniation, the mouth of a cistern.

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