Diminished Arch (Noun)
Meaning
An arch whose height is less than half its width.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The ancient bridge still stood strong despite having a diminished arch due to centuries of erosion.
- The architect chose to use a diminished arch for the doors to create a sense of intimacy in the small room.
- As the years went by, the once grand entrance degraded into a diminished arch, a shadow of its former self.
- Restoration efforts aimed to rebuild the diminished arch of the historic structure to its original glory.
- The design featured a series of diminished arches along the façade, giving the building an unusual yet captivating appearance.