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systyle
In the classical orders, this describes columns rather thickly set, with an intercolumniation to which two diameters are assigned
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Intercolumniation - The space between columns measured in diameters. Vitruvius established five main ratios, 1½ D Pycnostyle, 2 D Systyle, 2½ D Eustyle, 3 D Diastyle, 4 D Araeostyle.
 See also: Church, Impost, Soffit, Nave, Bracket
  
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