Imbrication
Pronunciation: /ˈɪmˈbɹɪkˈætˈaɪˌɑn/
Imbrication (noun)
- A pattern where things partially cover each other, like roof tiles.
- An arrangement of layers or parts that overlap each other.
Examples
- The tiles on the roof show a clear imbrication.
- The artist used imbrication to create depth in the painting.
Common collocations: imbrication of tiles, create imbrication, imbrication of layers, natural imbrication