A small tooth or tooth-like projection, especially one of the small rectangular blocks used as decorative elements in classical architecture.
From Latin 'dentis' (tooth) plus diminutive suffix '-cle' (small). Originally used in architecture, now also applies to small tooth-like structures in biology and design.
Roman architects invented the denticle as both decoration and engineering—the small blocks help support heavy cornices while creating a beautiful shadow pattern that changes throughout the day!
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