Rusticated: meaning, definitions and examples
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rusticated
[ หrสstษชหkeษชtษชd ]
architecture style
Rusticated refers to a style in architecture characterized by a rough, unfinished appearance of building materials, often enhanced by deep joints between the stones or bricks. This style is often used to create a dramatic contrast with smooth surfaces and emphasizes strength and solidity.
Synonyms
rough-hewn, textured, unfinished.
Examples of usage
- The rusticated stonework of the old castle impressed the visitors.
- Many government buildings feature rusticated facades to convey permanence.
- The architect chose rusticated materials to blend the structure with the rugged landscape.
social behavior
To rusticate means to send someone to the countryside or to a rural area, often as a means of providing a change of lifestyle or environment. This term historically applied to students or individuals who were sent away for a period to 'rough it' in a less urbanized setting.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- After the scandal, he was rusticated from the university for a year.
- Many students prefer to rusticate during the summer months to escape city life.
- The family decided to rusticate for a season, enjoying the fresh air and tranquility.
Translations
Translations of the word "rusticated" in other languages:
๐ต๐น rustificado
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเฅเคฐเคพเคฎเฅเคฃ
๐ฉ๐ช rustikal
๐ฎ๐ฉ pedesaan
๐บ๐ฆ ััะปัััะบะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ rustykalny
๐ฏ๐ต ็ฐ่ใฎ
๐ซ๐ท rustique
๐ช๐ธ rusticado
๐น๐ท kฤฑrsal
๐ฐ๐ท ์๊ณจ์
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฑููู
๐จ๐ฟ rustikรกlnรญ
๐ธ๐ฐ rustikรกlny
๐จ๐ณ ไนกๆ็
๐ธ๐ฎ rustikalni
๐ฎ๐ธ karllegt
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฐััะปะดัา
๐ฌ๐ช แกแแคแแฃแ แ
๐ฆ๐ฟ kษndli
๐ฒ๐ฝ rรบstico
Etymology
The term 'rusticated' derives from the Latin word 'rusticus', meaning 'of the country' or 'rural'. It gained usage in English during the late 16th century, particularly in the context of architecture, to describe a rough, textured stone masonry that was purposely crafted to evoke a rustic feel. The usage of 'rusticate' as a verb to mean sending someone to the countryside emerged in the 19th century, often linked to educational institutions where students were temporarily removed from urban environments for reasons such as discipline or a change in lifestyle. Over the years, rusticated has been associated with both architectural styles and a lifestyle associated with rural living.
Word Frequency Rank
This word's position of #34,340 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.
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