Parts of โ€œtranseptโ€

(noun) The transversal part of a church, which crosses at right angles to the greatest length, and between the nave and choir. In the basilicas, this had often no projection at its two ends. In Gothic churches these project greatly, and should be called the arms of the transept. It is common, however, to speak of the arms themselves as the transepts.

Below are the parts and wholes of โ€œtranseptโ€ drawn from WordNet. โ€œTranseptโ€ is a part of church, church building.

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Larger things transept belongs to (meronyms)

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Understanding Parts & Wholes

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is "transept" made up of?

No specific parts were found for "transept". It may be an indivisible or abstract concept.

What is "transept" a part of?

"Transept" is a part of: church, church building. These are its meronyms โ€” the larger things that "transept" belongs to.

What is a holonym?

A holonym is a word that names the whole of which a given word is a part. For example, "car" is a holonym of "engine" โ€” an engine is part of a car. Holonyms help you understand how parts relate to their wholes.

What is a meronym?

A meronym is a word that names a part of a larger whole. For example, "engine", "wheel", and "door" are meronyms of "car". Learning meronyms helps you describe objects precisely and expand your vocabulary.