Trabeate
/ˈtreɪ.bi.ət/noun
Constructed or supported with horizontal beams, especially in architecture.
Did you know?Trabeate construction is the beam-and-post system seen in ancient Egyptian temples and Greek architecture, long before the widespread use of arches and vaults.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*treb-
“A dwelling or wooden structure; a reconstructed root associated with beams and built shelters.”
Ancient Latin
Latin
trabs
“A beam or timber used in construction.”
Classical Latin
Latin
trabeatus
“Furnished or constructed with beams; derived from trabs.”
Medieval Latin
Latin
trabeatus
“Beam-built or characterized by horizontal timber construction.”
19th Century
English
trabeate
“Architecturally formed with beams, especially as opposed to arcuate construction.”
Modern English
English
trabeate
“Built or supported by horizontal beams.”