Where does “amphiprostyle” come from?
amphiprostyle (English) comes from Latin amphiprostȳlos, from Ancient Greek ἀμφι- — all around; on both sides; both.
amphiprostyle (English): Having columns at either end but not along the...
Definitions
- Having columns at either end but not along the...
Ancestry of “amphiprostyle”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Latin | amphiprostȳlos | a temple with pillars at each end, but not at the side |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | ἀμφι- | all around; on both sides; both |