prostyle

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Adjective prostyle has 1 sense

prostyle, pseudoprostyle - marked by columniation having free columns in a portico only across the opening to the structure
Antonym: peripteral (indirect, via apteral)

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Term: Prostyle

Description: Prostyle is an architectural term used to describe a classical building or structure that has columns only on its front side while the other sides remain without any columns. It is a characteristic design often found in ancient Greek and Roman temples.

Sample Sentences:

1. The temple of Athena Nike in Athens is a prostyle temple featuring four iconic columns at its entrance.

2. The prostyle design of the portico gave the building a grand and welcoming appearance.

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