CultureAugust 17, 2026

cantilevered

KAN-tuh-lee-verd

Definition

Describes a structural feature that projects horizontally and is supported at only one end, such as a roof or beam that hangs over space without external support underneath.

Etymology

The word likely derives from the Middle English 'cant' (corner or edge) and 'lever' (a tool for lifting), emerging in the 17th century to describe architectural projections.

In the news

The article uses 'cantilevered' to describe the building's roof, which extends outward to provide a floating, column-free shelter for the sculptures displayed below.

San Salvador de Jujuy, Argentina

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