1. Plural of entasis; a slight convex curve in the shaft of a column or other structure, used to correct the optical illusion of concavity.
Usage: architecture; technical

Examples

• The Greek architects employed entases in their columns to create a more visually pleasing appearance.
• The entases of the Parthenon's columns are subtle but contribute significantly to its aesthetic harmony.
• Modern architects still study the entases used in classical buildings to understand ancient design principles.
• The slight entases in the structure prevent the columns from appearing to bend inward.