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trabeation

Syllabification: (tra·be·a·tion)
Pronunciation: /ˌtrābēˈāSHən/
Definition of trabeation

noun

  • the use of beams in architectural construction, rather than arches or vaulting.

Derivatives

trabeated

Pronunciation: /ˈtrābēˌātid/
adjective

Origin:

mid 16th century (denoting a horizontal beam): formed irregularly from Latin trabs, trab- 'beam, timber' + -ation

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