subsellium

Meanings

• noun

  A type of substructure or basement in a building, often used for storage or support.

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Variants

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sub-ceiling , subceiling , sub-ceilings , subceilings

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Etymology

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From the Latin 'sub' meaning 'under' and 'sellium' meaning 'seat' or 'throne'.

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Trivia

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1. The subsellium was also used as a place where the 'victims' or plaintiffs in a trial would sit during the proceedings.

2. In some cases, the subsellium was also used as a place where the defendant would be held during the trial.

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1. substructure: The foundation or base upon which a building or other structure is constructed.

2. basilica: A large, open-plan building with a central nave and side aisles, often used for public gatherings and religious worship in ancient Rome.

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Culture

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In ancient Roman architecture, the subsellium was an important architectural feature of basilicas and other public buildings, where it served as a raised platform or dais for judges, magistrates, or other officials to sit on during trials and hearings.

How to Memorize "subsellium"

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   - Visualize a building with a raised platform or dais in the center, where officials or judges would sit during trials and hearings.

2. associate
   

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3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Subsellium is a substructure with a seat or throne' to remember the meaning of the word.

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