Concamerated

/kɑːnˈkæmərəˌteɪtɪd/ adjective

Definition

Having been arched or vaulted; possessing a chamber-like or arched structure.

Etymology

Past participle of concamerate, from Latin con- + camera; describes the completed state of a structure that has been formed into a vault or arch.

Kelly Says

A concamerated cellar feels different psychologically—the arched ceiling creates an acoustic and spatial quality that flat-roofed rooms can't match, making them feel almost womb-like.

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