trabeated

[ trey-bee-ey-tid ]
/ ˈtreɪ biˌeɪ tɪd /

adjective Architecture.

constructed with a beam or on the principle of a beam, as an entablature or flat ceiling.
denoting a form of architecture or system of construction employing beams or lintels exclusively.
Also tra·be·ate [trey-bee-it, -eyt] /ˈtreɪ bi ɪt, -ˌeɪt/.

Origin of trabeated

1835–45; trabeat(ion) structure with beams (< Latin trabē(s) beam + -ation) + -ed2

OTHER WORDS FROM trabeated

tra·be·a·tion, noun

British Dictionary definitions for trabeate

trabeated

trabeate (ˈtreɪbɪɪt, -eɪt)

/ (ˈtreɪbɪˌeɪtɪd) /

adjective

architect constructed with horizontal beams as opposed to arches Compare arcuate

Derived forms of trabeated

trabeation, noun

Word Origin for trabeated

C19: back formation from trabeation, from Latin trabs a beam