Concinnities

/kɔnˈsɪnɪtiz/ noun

Definition

Plural of concinnity; instances of skilled and elegant arrangement, especially in language, design, or composition; harmonious relationships between parts.

Etymology

From Latin concinnitas, derived from concinnus (neat, elegant, well-arranged). The plural -ies form indicates multiple instances or aspects of this quality.

Kelly Says

A poet's concinnities might be the perfect choice of each word creating a musical rhythm, while an architect's concinnities are the hidden proportions that make a building feel 'right' even if you can't explain why.

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