'acroterteria' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'akroterion', where 'akros' meant 'topmost' and 'terion' referred to a small place or object.

'akroterion' transformed into the Latin word 'acroterium', and eventually became the modern English word 'acroterteria' through architectural terminology.

Initially, it meant 'a small topmost place or object', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'pedestal or base for statues or ornaments'.