crepidoma
crepidoma noun: in classical Greek architecture, the platform of (usually three) levels upon which the superstructure of the building is erected, typically forming a series of steps.
Noun
crepidoma (plural crepidomas or crepidomata)
- In classical Greek architecture, the platform of (usually three) levels upon which the superstructure of the building is erected, typically forming a series of steps.
Forms of crepidoma
| plural | crepidomas |
|---|---|
| plural | crepidomata |
| alternative form | krepidoma |
Origin of crepidoma
From Ancient Greek κρηπίδωμα (krēpídōma).
Words that rhyme with crepidoma
Questions about crepidoma
- What does crepidoma mean?
- Crepidoma means in classical Greek architecture, the platform of (usually three) levels upon which the superstructure of the building is erected, typically forming a series of steps.
- What part of speech is crepidoma?
- Crepidoma is a noun.
- What is the plural of crepidoma?
- The plural of crepidoma is crepidomas.
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