ar·cu·a·tion

(är′kyo͞o-ā′shən)

1. The process of curving or the condition of being curved.

2. The use of arches or vaults in building.

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arcuation

(ˌɑːkjʊˈeɪʃən)

1. (Architecture) the use of arches or vaults in buildings

2. (Architecture) an arrangement of arches

[C17: from Late Latin arcuātiō arch, from Latin arcuāre to curve]

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