Quoined: meaning, definitions and examples
๐๏ธ
quoined
[ kwษษชnd ]
historical term
Quoined is the past tense of quoin, which refers to the act of accentuating or emphasizing a particular factor or element. In architecture, it originally described the cornerstones of buildings, used to add strength and aesthetic appeal to the structure. Over time, the term has evolved and is often used metaphorically to indicate something that has been firmly established or secured. It may also refer to the method of coining or minting currency.
Synonyms
coin, cornerstone, emphasized, support
Examples of usage
- The architect quoined the building to enhance its strength.
- She quoined her argument with strong evidence.
- The coins were quoined at the mint before distribution.
Translations
Translations of the word "quoined" in other languages:
๐ต๐น cunha
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเฅเคจ
๐ฉ๐ช Keilstein
๐ฎ๐ฉ penjuru
๐บ๐ฆ ะบะปะธะฝ
๐ต๐ฑ klinka
๐ฏ๐ต ใฏใคใผใณ
๐ซ๐ท coin
๐ช๐ธ cuรฑa
๐น๐ท koyun
๐ฐ๐ท ์ฟผ์ธ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฒูุงูุง
๐จ๐ฟ klรญn
๐ธ๐ฐ klin
๐จ๐ณ ๆฅ
๐ธ๐ฎ klin
๐ฎ๐ธ kinn
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะบะปะธะฝ
๐ฌ๐ช แแฃแแฎแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ kษnar
๐ฒ๐ฝ cuรฑa
Etymology
The word 'quoin' has its origins in the Latin word 'cuneus', meaning 'wedge', which reflects its use in architecture to describe the wedged-shaped stones used at the corners of buildings. The adaptation of the term took place during the 15th century, where it was predominantly used in the context of stonemasonry. As the usage of the word expanded over time, it entered the figurative language to describe the act of establishing something securely. Additionally, the process of coining money has also derived from the same etymology, indicating the creation of a solid and secure form of currency. The word evolved further in the English language, incorporating both its architectural and financial dimensions, solidifying its place in historical and modern usage.