Entasis
7 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
The slight convex curve applied to the shaft of a classical column to correct the optical illusion of concavity.
“The entasis of the Parthenon columns is so subtle it is barely perceptible to the naked eye.”
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en·ta·sis
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Ends in -ASIS, contains common vowels E, A, I in a distinctive pattern
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Worth 8 points, a rare architectural term that impresses opponents when played
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