Supercolumniation

Noun

Definitions

1.NounThe putting of one order above another.

"An example of supercolumniation would be the putting of the Doric order in the ground story, Ionic above it, and Corinthian or Composite above that."

2.NounAn architectural work produced by this method.

Synonyms

supercategorization superalignment superstrate superhierarchy superordinate superstruction capital supraordinate overstructure hierarchy superimposer superior

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