Tracery

Pronunciation: /ˈtreɪsəri/

Definitions of tracery

noun an ornamental stone openwork, typically in the upper part of a Gothic window

Example Sentences

A1 The tracery on the window was intricate and beautiful.

A2 The cathedral had stunning tracery in its architecture.

B1 The delicate tracery of the lace curtains added a touch of elegance to the room.

B2 The artist carefully crafted the tracery in the stained glass window.

C1 The tracery in the medieval cathedral was a masterpiece of craftsmanship.

C2 The intricate tracery of the wrought iron gate was a work of art.

Examples of tracery in a Sentence

formal The cathedral's stained glass windows were adorned with intricate tracery.

informal I love how the tracery on old buildings adds a touch of elegance.

slang Check out the cool tracery on that historic building!

figurative The tracery of her thoughts weaved a complex web of emotions.

Grammatical Forms of tracery

• past tense: traced
• plural: traceries
• comparative: more tracery
• superlative: most tracery
• present tense: trace
• future tense: will trace
• perfect tense: have traced
• continuous tense: is tracing
• singular: tracery
• positive degree: tracery
• infinitive: to trace
• gerund: tracing
• participle: tracing

Origin and Evolution of tracery

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'tracery' originated from the Old French word 'tracier' meaning to trace or delineate.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'tracery' evolved to refer to ornamental stone openwork, particularly in the form of intersecting ribbed patterns in Gothic architecture.