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ionic [aɪˈɒnɪk] adj (Physics / General Physics) of, relating to, or occurring in the form of ions Ionic [aɪˈɒnɪk] adj 1. (Fine Arts & Visual Arts / Architecture) of, denoting, or relating to one of the five classical orders of architecture, characterized by fluted columns and capitals with scroll-like ornaments See also Doric, Composite, Tuscan, Corinthian 2. (Historical Terms) of or relating to Ionia, its inhabitants, or their dialect of Ancient Greek 3. (Literature / Poetry) Prosody of, relating to, designating, or employing Ionics in verse n
1. (Historical Terms) one of four chief dialects of Ancient Greek; the dialect spoken in Ionia Compare Aeolic, Arcadic, Doric See also Attic [3] 2. (Literature / Poetry) (in classical prosody) a type of metrical foot having either two long followed by two short syllables (greater Ionic), or two short followed by two long syllables (lesser Ionic) ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Translations Ionic [aɪˈɒnɪk] adj (Archit) → ionico/a ionic [aɪˈɒnɪk] adj (Phys, Chem) → ionico/a Ionic [aɪˈɒnɪk] adj (Archit) → ionico/a ionic [aɪˈɒnɪk] adj (Phys, Chem) → ionico/a How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| When he chose to take a walk it was with a regular step in the entrance hall with its mosaic flooring, or in the circular gallery with its dome supported by twenty red porphyry Ionic columns, and illumined by blue painted windows. Grandfather now looked at his watch, which hung within a beautiful little ebony temple, supported by four Ionic columns. Nothing could be more noble in appearance than the central forecourt raised upon the flight of steps, like a king upon his throne, having around it four pavilions at the angles, the immense Ionic columns of which rose majestically to the whole height of the building. |
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