(architecture) The wavelike, curved shape of a cymatium, consisting of a concave and a convex line; (loosely) the cymatium itself.
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cyma
Definitions, parts of speech, synonyms, and sentence examples for cyma.
Editorial note
To further investigate the shapes in these Cyma Glyphs we converted the images to 3-D models.
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Quick take
(architecture) The wavelike, curved shape of a cymatium, consisting of a concave and a convex line; (loosely) the cymatium itself.
Meaning at a glance
The clearest senses and uses of cyma gathered in one view.
(botany) A cyme (opening bud).
Definitions
Core meanings and parts of speech for cyma.
noun
(architecture) The wavelike, curved shape of a cymatium, consisting of a concave and a convex line; (loosely) the cymatium itself.
noun
(botany) A cyme (opening bud).
Example sentences
To further investigate the shapes in these Cyma Glyphs we converted the images to 3-D models.
For instance, curves such ovolo, ogee and cyma just to name a few haven't changed one iota since those days several millennia ago (I have woodworking tools that cut those shapes precisely right to the correct mathematical curves—that's how fussy many people still are even these days—much more so than I am).
Frequently asked questions
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How do you use cyma in a sentence?
To further investigate the shapes in these Cyma Glyphs we converted the images to 3-D models.
What does cyma mean?
(architecture) The wavelike, curved shape of a cymatium, consisting of a concave and a convex line; (loosely) the cymatium itself.
What part of speech is cyma?
cyma is commonly used as noun.