amphistylar

am·phi·sty·lar

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [am-fuh-stahy-ler]
- /ˌæm fəˈstaɪ lər/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [am-fuh-stahy-ler]
- /ˌæm fəˈstaɪ lər/

Definitions of amphistylar word

adjective amphistylar (esp of a classical temple) having a set of columns at both ends or at both sides 3
noun amphistylar a temple of this kind 3
adjective amphistylar having columns at both front and back or on both sides 3
adjective amphistylar (of a classical temple) having columns on both fronts. 1
adjective amphistylar having columns at both sides. 1

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Origin of amphistylar

First appearance:

before 1900

One of the 17% newest English words

1900-05; amphi- + Greek stŷl(os) pillar + -ar1

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Parts of speech for Amphistylar

noun

adjective

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preposition

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amphistylar popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 31% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 66% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.