ˌkäntə̇gˈnāshən noun
( -s )
Etymology: Latin contignation-, contignatio, from contignatus (past participle of contignare to join with beams, from com- + -tignare, from tignum beam) + -ion-, -io -ion — more at stake
1. archaic : a framing together of timbers : a joining especially of beams and boards
2. archaic
a. : framework , structure
b. : floor , story