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amphiprostylar

amphiprostylar

9.9
Having porches with columns that stand free at both the front and the back
  • adjective
  • /ˌæmfɪˈprɒstɪlər/
  • Specialized
translation icon : amfiprostilar
  • The temple's amphiprostylar design was distinctive, featuring columned porticoes at both ends.

Examples

  • The ancient temple was amphiprostylar with columns at both ends.

  • In classical architecture, a structure is described as amphiprostylar if it includes free-standing columns on both ends.

  • Ancient architects often employed the amphiprostylar style to create a sense of grandeur.

  • Scholars admire the amphiprostylar structure for its symmetry and classical proportions.

  • Isn't the amphiprostylar design of the building impressive?

  • The temple's amphiprostylar design featured majestic columns welcoming visitors from both sides.

  • Architects often chose an amphiprostylar layout to enhance the aesthetic appeal of public buildings.

Synonyms

amphistylar
vsamphiprostylar
  • Specialized
9.9

A building like a temple with columns at both ends

specifies porticoes with free columns rather than just columns

Surface Forms

amphiprostylar positive

Morphology

amphiprostylar = amphiprostyle (transparent) = amphi + prostyl + ar

The form is directly built from 'amphi-' (both) + 'prostyle' (columns at the front) with an adjectival -ar ending, so the meaning follows composition.

Etymology

Amphiprostylar comes from Greek parts amphi- meaning 'both', as in amphitheatre, and pro- + stylos meaning 'in front' and 'column'. So an amphiprostylar building has columned porches or porticoes at both ends.