English
Etymology
Modern Latin, from Ancient Greek έν�α�ι� (entasis) "tension, straining", from εν�είν� (enteino) "to stretch or strain tight".

Pronunciation
IPA: /'�nt�sɪs/

Noun
entasis

1. a slight curvature introduced into the shaft of a column to create the impression of concavity; a deliberate bowing

Category:Greek derivations

vi:entasis
zh:entasis

• 2006-06-29 03:21 - RobotGMwikt - robot Adding: vi

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