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rusticated

 

[ หˆrสŒstษชหŒkeษชtษชd ]

Adjective / Verb
Context #1 | Adjective

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.
Context #2 | Verb

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

banish, deport, exile

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น rustificado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค—เฅเคฐเคพเคฎเฅ€เคฃ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช rustikal

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pedesaan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัั–ะปัŒััŒะบะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ rustykalny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็”ฐ่ˆŽใฎ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท rustique

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ rusticado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kฤฑrsal

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์‹œ๊ณจ์˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฑูŠููŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ rustikรกlnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ rustikรกlny

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไนกๆ‘็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ rustikalni

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ karllegt

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐัƒั‹ะปะดั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒแƒคแƒšแƒฃแƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kษ™ndli

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ rรบstico

Word origin

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.