INTRADOS - Definition & Meaning for Kids
Meaning 1
Part of speech: Noun
the interior curve of an arch
Categories: Curve, Curved shape
📖 Fun Facts About Intrados
- • The intrados is the inner curve of an arch; its precise shaping ensures even load transfer to supporting piers.
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🌱 Word Origin (Etymology)
The word "intrados" Many other languages have similar words:
- Latin: intra
- French: dos
- Latin: dostrum
🧩 Fun Fact
Many Latin words entered English twice—once through French and once through direct borrowing.