'amphiprostylar' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'amphiprostylos,' where 'amphi-' meant 'on both sides' and 'prostylos' meant 'having columns in front.'

'amphiprostylos' transformed into the Latin word 'amphiprostylus,' and eventually became the modern English word 'amphiprostylar.'

Initially, it meant 'having columns on both ends,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.