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castellated

 

[ kรฆหˆstษ›leษชtษชd ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

architecture design

Castellated refers to a structure that is built in the style of a castle, typically featuring battlements and towers. This design is often associated with medieval architecture and evokes the imagery of fortified buildings. Castellated structures are primarily characterized by their parapet walls with projections, which give them a distinctive silhouette. The term is used not only to describe actual castles but can also apply to buildings that emulate this elaborate architectural style.

Synonyms

battlemented, castle-like, fortified

Examples of usage

  • The castellated tower loomed over the landscape.
  • Their new home featured a castellated design reminiscent of European castles.
  • Castellated architecture is often seen in historical reconstructions.

Translations

Translations of the word "castellated" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น murado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เคฟเคฒเคพ เคœเฅˆเคธเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช burgartig

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ bermenara

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทะฐะผะบะพะฒะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zamkowy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅŸŽใฎใ‚ˆใ†ใช

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท chรขteau

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ castillo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kale gibi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์„ฑ ๊ฐ™์€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู‚ู„ุนุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hradnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ hradnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅŸŽๅ ก็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ gradbeni

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ kastalaรฐur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะฐะผะฐะป ั‚ำ™ั€ั–ะทะดั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒแƒ แƒ‘แƒแƒ–แƒฃแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qala tipli

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ castillo

Etymology

The term 'castellated' originates from the Latin word 'castellum', which means 'castle'. This Latin root developed into the Old French word 'castel', which also denotes a castle. As the use of castles became prominent in medieval Europe for defense and as symbols of power, the architectural styles associated with them began to evolve. 'Castellated' came into use in the English language around the early 19th century, primarily to describe buildings that were designed to resemble or evoke the qualities of traditional fortifications and castles. Over the years, the term has expanded beyond its original military and defensive connotations, now occasionally referring to any decorative architectural feature resembling castle battlements.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #32,066 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.