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entasis

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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • \ˈen-tə-sis\
    • /entˈɑːsiz/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • \ˈen-tə-sis\

Definitions of entasis word

  • noun entasis A slight convex curve in the shaft of a column, introduced to correct the visual illusion of concavity produced by a straight shaft. 1
  • noun entasis a slightly convex curve given to the shaft of a column, pier, or similar structure, to correct the illusion of concavity produced by a straight shaft 0
  • noun entasis an involuntary or spasmodic muscular contraction 0
  • noun entasis a slight, convex swelling in the shaft of a column: it prevents the illusion of concavity produced by a perfectly straight shaft 0

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Parts of speech for Entasis

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preposition
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entasis popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 7% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data about 52% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

entasis usage trend in Literature

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Top questions with entasis

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