Commensurations

/ˌkɒmɛnʃəˈreɪʃənz/ noun

Definition

Plural of commensuration; multiple instances of adjusting things to be proportionate or making them commensurate.

Etymology

Plural form of commensuration, formed by adding the standard English plural suffix -s.

Kelly Says

In medieval church architecture, the commensurations of columns, arches, and windows followed precise mathematical ratios that made buildings feel harmonious before anyone understood why.

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