acroterial
|ac-ro-te-ri-al|
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/ˌæk.rəˈtɪr.i.əl/
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/ˌæk.rəˈtɪə.ri.əl/
architectural ornament
Etymology
'acroterial' originates from the Greek word 'akroterion,' where 'akros' meant 'highest' or 'topmost.'
'akroterion' transformed into the Latin word 'acroterium,' and eventually became the modern English word 'acroterial.'
Initially, it referred specifically to the architectural ornament, but over time it evolved to describe anything resembling or related to an acroterion.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or resembling an acroterion, which is an architectural ornament placed on a flat base called the acroter or plinth, and mounted at the apex of the pediment of a building in the classical style.
The acroterial sculptures on the ancient temple were beautifully crafted.
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Last updated: 2025/04/29 03:36