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araeostyle

[ə′rē·ə‚stīl]
(architecture)
Having an intercolumnation alternately of two and four column diameters. Also spelled areostyle.
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Scientific & Technical Terms, 6E, Copyright © 2003 by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.

intercolumniation

Examples of intercolumniation:A areostyle; B coupled columns; C diastyle; D eustyle
Diagram of intercolumniation
1. The clear space between two adjacent columns, usually measured at the lower parts of the shafts.
2. The system of spacing
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