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rustication

 

[ rสŒstษชหˆkeษชสƒษ™n ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

architecture term

Rustication refers to the technique of creating a rough, unfinished appearance on stone or brick surfaces in architecture. It is often used to give a structure a more rustic, rugged look by emphasizing the texture of the material.

Synonyms

roughening, texturing

Examples of usage

  • The rustic charm of the building was enhanced by the use of rustication.
  • Architects often choose rustication to contrast smooth surfaces.
  • The old fortress displayed beautiful examples of rustication.
Context #2 | Noun

academic term

In an academic context, rustication refers to the temporary suspension of a student from a university for disciplinary reasons. This form of punishment serves to remove a student from the learning environment to reflect on their behavior.

Synonyms

expulsion, suspension

Examples of usage

  • The student faced rustication for violating university policies.
  • After a meeting, the board decided on rustication for the offender.
  • Rustication can impact a student's academic progress.

Translations

Translations of the word "rustication" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น rusticaรงรฃo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค—เฅเคฐเคพเคฎเฅเคฏ เคœเฅ€เคตเคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Rustikation

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ rustikasi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั€ัƒัั‚ั–ะบะฐั†ั–ั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ rustykalizacja

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็”ฐ่ˆŽ้ขจ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท rustication

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ rusticaciรณn

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท rustikleลŸme

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์‹œ๊ณจ ์ƒํ™œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ุฑูŠููŠุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ rustikace

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ rustikรกcia

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไนกๆ‘ๅŒ–

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ rustikacija

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ rustikering

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั€ัƒัั‚ะธั„ะธะบะฐั†ะธั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ แƒฃแƒกแƒขแƒ˜แƒ™แƒแƒชแƒ˜แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ rustikasiya

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ rustificaciรณn

Etymology

The term 'rustication' originates from the Latin word 'rusticatio', which means 'the state of being rural or rustic'. It evolved through the Old French term 'rusticacion' into Middle English by the 15th century. The architectural definition developed as builders sought to create a contrast between rugged surfaces and refined finishes. Over time, the term was also adopted in academic circles to describe a form of disciplinary action reflecting the separation from civilized scholarly pursuit, stemming from the notion of returning students to a more rural, reflective state.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #37,627, 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.