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- [an-tuh-fiks]
- /ˈæn təˌfɪks/
- /ˈantɪfˌɪks/
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- [an-tuh-fiks]
- /ˈæn təˌfɪks/
Definitions of antefix word
- noun antefix a carved ornament at the eaves of a roof to hide the joint between the tiles 3
- noun antefix a small decorative fixture put at the eaves of a roof of a classic building to hide the ends of the tiles 3
- noun plural antefix an upright ornament at the eaves of a tiled roof, to conceal the foot of a row of convex tiles that cover the joints of the flat tiles. 1
- noun plural antefix an ornament above the top molding of a cornice. 1
- noun antefix (architecture) The vertical blocks which terminate the covering tiles of the roof of a Roman, Etruscan, or Greek temple. 1
- noun antefix (architecture) Any decoration serving to cover the ends of roofing tiles. 0
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Origin of antefix
First appearance:
before 1825 One of the 37% newest English words
1825-35; < Latin antefīxa, neuter plural of antefīxus fastened in front, equivalent to ante- ante- + fīxus past participle of fīgere to fix
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Parts of speech for Antefix
noun
adjective
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adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
antefix popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 62% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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