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templed

templed

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A place that has one or more buildings where people pray
  • adjective
  • /ˈtɛmpləd/
  • Archaic
: templado
  • Historians studied the templed ruins to learn about ancient religious practices.

Examples

  • The ancient city was filled with templed structures.

  • Many templed buildings can be found in Kyoto.

  • The templed city attracted many visitors each year.

  • They marveled at the templed landscape rising above the river.

  • The templed city of Athens is famous for its ancient architecture and history.

  • Tourists flock to the templed site to explore its rich cultural heritage.

  • The region is known for its scenic views and templed landscapes that date back centuries.

Surface Forms

templed positive

Morphology

templed = temple (transparent) = temple + ed

A straightforward adjectival formation from the noun 'temple' with the productive suffix '-ed' meaning 'provided with' or 'having'.

Etymology

The word templed comes from temple, which itself comes from an old Latin word templum meaning 'sacred place' where people worship. So a templed city or building is one that is 'full of temples' or has temples as part of it.