Prostyle Definition

prōstīl
adjective
Having a portico whose columns, usually four in number, extend in a line across the front only, as in a Greek temple.
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Synonyms:
  • pseudoprostyle
noun
Such a portico.
Webster's New World
A prostyle building.
Webster's New World

A building having pillars only along the front side.

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Other Word Forms of Prostyle

Noun

Singular:
prostyle
Plural:
prostyles

Origin of Prostyle

  • Latin prostȳlos from Greek prostūlos pro- in front pro–2 stūlos pillar stā- in Indo-European roots

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

  • Ancient Greek πρόστυλος (próstȳlos, “having pillars").

    From Wiktionary

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Words Starting With

PPRPRO

Words Ending With

ELEYLE

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Words Starting With P and Ending With E

Starts With P & Ends With EStarts With PR & Ends With EStarts With P & Ends With LE

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8 Letter Words8 Letter Words Starting With P8 Letter Words Ending With E