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antefix

an·te·fix
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [an-tuh-fiks]
    • /ˈæn təˌfɪks/
    • /ˈantɪfˌɪks/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [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
verb
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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