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pedimented

pedimented

1 8.7
Having a triangular decoration above a door or window like on old temples
  • adjective
  • /ˈpɛdɪˌmɛntɪd/
  • Specialized
: con frontón
  • A pedimented doorway can give a building a more classical and formal appearance.

Examples

  • The museum's pedimented entrance was inspired by ancient Greek temples.

  • They admired the pedimented windows that added elegance to the historic house.

  • The pedimented structure stood out among the modern buildings.

  • Is that pedimented building from the 19th century?

  • The museum's pedimented entrance evokes the grandeur of ancient Greek architecture.

  • Visitors were impressed by the pedimented windows framing the impressive view of the park.

  • A pedimented facade can enhance the aesthetic appeal of any historic building.

Surface Forms

pedimented positive

Morphology

pedimented = pediment (transparent) = pediment + ed

The adjective is directly formed from the noun 'pediment' with the adjectival suffix '-ed' meaning 'having a pediment'.

Etymology

Pedimented comes from the word pediment, which is built from the old root ped- meaning 'foot' and is the same root you see in pedal and pedestrian. A pediment is the triangular 'cap' above a door or window in classical buildings, so pedimented means 'having that triangular top'.