Word: semitransept
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: sem
i
tran
sept
Definition: One half of a transept; structure forming the transverse part of a cruciform church; crosses the nave at right angles
Morphemes:
Affix: semi-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: half
Etymology Compounds: Affix: semi-
Language: la
Decoded: semi-
Meaning: half
Affix: transept
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: 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.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: trans
Language: la
Decoded: trans
Meaning: across
Affix: saeptum
Language: la
Decoded: saeptum
Meaning: fence, partition, enclosure