The difference between Atrium and Courtyard
When used as nouns, atrium means a central room or space in ancient roman homes, open to the sky in the middle, whereas courtyard means an area, open to the sky, partially or wholly surrounded by walls or buildings.
check bellow for the other definitions of Atrium and Courtyard
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Atrium as a noun (architecture):
A central room or space in ancient Roman homes, open to the sky in the middle; a similar space in other buildings.
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Atrium as a noun (architecture):
A square hall lit by daylight from above, into which rooms open at one or more levels.
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Atrium as a noun (anatomy):
A cavity, entrance, or passage. One of two upper chambers of the heart.
Examples:
"an atrium of the [[infundibulum infundibula]] of the [[lung]]s"
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Atrium as a noun (biology):
Any enclosed sexine and nexine layers, widening toward the interior of the grain.
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Courtyard as a noun:
An area, open to the sky, partially or wholly surrounded by walls or buildings.
Examples:
"She sat in the courtyard, enjoying the garden."