Imbrication: meaning, definitions and examples

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imbrication

 

[ ษชmหˆbrษชk.eษช.สƒษ™n ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

overlapping layers

Imbrication refers to the arrangement of overlapping structures or layers, resembling the way tiles are laid on a roof. This term is used in various fields such as geology, biology, and architecture to describe the manner in which certain elements interlock or overlap. The concept is essential for understanding processes in nature, as well as in the design of certain structures. In biology, for instance, imbrication can describe how scales or leaves overlap to provide protection or efficiency.

Synonyms

interleaving, layering, overlapping

Examples of usage

  • The imbrication of shingles prevents water from seeping through.
  • In geology, rock strata often display imbrication.
  • The imbrication of leaves allows plants to maximize sunlight exposure.

Translations

Translations of the word "imbrication" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น imbricaรงรฃo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค‡เค‚เคฌเฅเคฐเคฟเค•เฅ‡เคถเคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Imbrikation

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ imbrikasi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั–ะผะฑั€ั–ะบะฐั†ั–ั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ imbrikacja

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้‡ใชใ‚Šๅˆใ„

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท imbrication

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ imbricaciรณn

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท imbrikasyon

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฒน์นจ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชุฏุงุฎู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ imbrikace

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ imbrikรกcia

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้‡ๅ 

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ imbrikacija

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รญmerki

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะธะผะฑั€ะธะบะฐั†ะธั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ˜แƒ›แƒ‘แƒ แƒ˜แƒ™แƒแƒชแƒ˜แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ imbrikasiya

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ imbricaciรณn

Etymology

The word 'imbrication' originates from the Latin 'imbricatus', which is derived from 'imber', meaning 'rain' or 'wet'. The historical use of the term dates back to the mid-19th century when it began to be applied in scientific contexts. The concept of imbrication can be seen across various cultures in architectural practices, where tiles were laid out to create a protective, overlapping layer against the rain. Its use expanded into scientific disciplines as researchers observed similar patterns in natural formations, leading to its current application in biology, geology, and art. Over time, the term has evolved but continues to retain its core idea of overlapping elements.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #35,396, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.