Extradoses

/ˌɛkˈstrɑːdoʊsɪz/ noun

Definition

Plural of extrados; multiple outer curved surfaces of arches or vaults.

Etymology

Plural form of 'extrados.' The term remains primarily used in architectural and engineering contexts for precise structural description.

Kelly Says

A cathedral with multiple extradoses visible from above shows off Renaissance engineering skill—each dome and arch's outer surface had to be calculated precisely to distribute crushing weight, and architects developed mathematical formulas to get these curves perfect.

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