apse

Meanings

• noun

  A semicircular or polygonal recess or chamber, usually forming part of the interior of a building, especially at the end of a church or other religious structure.

  - "The apse of the church was beautifully decorated."
  - "The altar was located in the apse of the cathedral."

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Variants

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apse , apses

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Etymology

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From Latin 'absis' meaning 'a recess, a shelter'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'apse' comes from the Latin word 'absis', which means 'a recess, a shelter'.

2. The apse is often the most decorative part of a religious building.

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Related Concepts

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1. Chancel: The chancel is the area of a Christian church reserved for the altar and the seats for the clergy. It is often located in front of the apse.

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Culture

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In Christian architecture, the apse is the semicircular or polygonal area at the end of a church, often containing a mosaic or fresco depicting religious scenes.

How to Memorize "apse"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the shape of an apse as a semicircular or polygonal recess at the end of a building.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'apse' with the end of a religious building.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the first letter 'A' in 'apse' stands for 'Area at the end'.

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