outsin

/ˈaʊtsɪn/

Definitions

1. noun

a type of baroque ornamentation, especially in music or architecture, involving the interweaving of contras or the use of contrasting elements in a decorative or artistic composition

“The out-sin in the architect’s design added a sense of grandeur to the building.”

2. verb

to interweave or combine contrasting elements in a decorative or artistic composition

“The artist outsined the different textures to create a visually striking effect.”

Synonyms

  • interweaving
  • ornamentation

Antonyms

  • abstraction
  • simplification