Synonyms & related words for apse

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of apse — including transept, triforium, chancel, blindstory, nave, diaconicon. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to apse

Explore words related to apse — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include apsis, apsidal, cantoris, apsides, retrochoir, exedra, decani, slype. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Synonyms for apse

Common synonyms for apse include transept, triforium, chancel, blindstory, nave, diaconicon, archway, sacrarium — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does apse come from?

The word apse breaks down into one root of Greek origin: the root apse-, from Greek hapsis (“arch, vault”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.