Structural supports or frameworks, especially in architecture or construction; the foundational elements.
From Latin 'andamentum' meaning 'support' or 'framework,' though the exact etymology is disputed and may derive from Germanic roots.
This is a rare architectural term that combines Latin grammar and building vocabulary—it's the kind of word that makes you realize specialized fields created their own mini-languages!
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