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pseudoperipteral

 

Definitions from WordNet

Adjective pseudoperipteral has 1 sense
  1. peristylar, pseudoperipteral - having columniation completely circling an area of the structure
    Antonym: apteral (indirect, via peripteral)

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Pseudoperipteral


Definition

Pseudoperipteral is an architectural term used to describe a style of temple architecture that mimics a peripteral design but lacks a complete surrounding colonnade.


Senses/Usages

1. Architectural Sense

In the architectural sense, pseudoperipteral refers to a temple design where the columns are only present on the front and back sides of the temple, while the sides lack a colonnade.

Example Sentence:

The ancient Greek temple featured a pseudoperipteral design, with columns gracing its front and rear facades, but none on its sides.


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