perpendicular
- noun
- /ˌpɜr.pənˈdɪk.jə.lər/
:
gótico perpendicular
- Darling, I revel in early English perpendicular.
Examples
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Many universities conduct tours to highlight the beauty of perpendicular Gothic buildings from the 14th century.
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The cathedral showcases stunning perpendicular architecture, with its tall arches and intricate detailing.
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Visitors were amazed by the beautifully restored perpendicular style found in the historic churches.
Synonyms
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A style of church and cathedral building from medieval Europe with pointed arches
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A European church and cathedral style with tall pointed arches and flying buttresses
A type of English Gothic building style from the 1300s with tall vertical lines, Tudor arches, and fan-shaped ceilings
A style of church and cathedral building from 14th–15th century England with tall lines, Tudor arches, and fan-shaped stone ceilings
A style of English church design from the 1300s and 1400s with tall lines, Tudor arches, and fan vaults
Compounds
A type of English Gothic building style from the 1300s with tall vertical lines, Tudor arches, and fan-shaped ceilings
Surface Forms
Morphology
perpendicular = perpend (opaque) = per + pend + icular
The architectural style meaning is not directly derivable from the base word.
Etymology
The style called Perpendicular takes its name from the same idea: Latin per- 'completely' plus pendere 'to hang', pointing to strong upright lines. So architects called that Gothic style Perpendicular because its tall windows and columns draw the eye straight up with clear vertical lines.