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🪟 Window-like 🦴 With an opening
fenestral

fenestral

9.9
Having windows that let light into a building
  • adjective
  • /fɛˈnɛstrəl/
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  • The building's fenestral design allows ample sunlight to flood the interior spaces.

Examples

  • The fenestral openings above the door provided ventilation and light.

  • Many cathedrals are noted for their elaborate fenestral decorations.

  • The fenestral design of the building allows for ample natural light.

  • Many architects prefer fenestral styles in modern homes.

  • The building's fenestral design allows ample sunlight to flood the interior spaces.

  • Many architects prefer fenestral styles in modern homes.

  • The fenestral openings above the door provided ventilation and light.

Synonyms

fenestrated
vsfenestral
7.9

Having windows or openings in a wall to let light in

is about relating to or resembling windows rather than actually having them

Surface Forms

fenestral positive

Morphology

fenestral = fenestra (transparent) = fenestra + al

The adjective is formed transparently from 'fenestra' plus '-al', meaning 'pertaining to a window'.

Etymology

The word fenestral comes from the Latin fenestra 'window'. A helpful image is a small window in a wall that lets light in, so fenestral means 'relating to windows' or 'window-like' in buildings.