Meaning Of The Word Gothic

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Gothic Meaning

Gothic Definition
Gothic Definition

What's The Definition Of Gothic?

Gothic
Gothic architecture and religious art was produced in the Middle Ages. Its features include tall pillars, high curved ceilings, and pointed arches.

Gothic in American English
of the Goths or their language or culture
the East Germanic language of the Goths
adjective: noting or pertaining to a style of architecture, originating in France in the middle of the 12th century and existing in the western half of Europe through the middle of the 16th century, characterized by the use of the pointed arch and the ribbed vault,
noun: the arts and crafts of the Gothic period

Gothic in British English
adjective: denoting, relating to, or resembling the style of architecture that was used in W Europe from the 12th to the 16th centuries, characterized by the lancet arch, the ribbed vault, and the flying buttress

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