anastylosis

noun

an·​a·​sty·​lo·​sis

ˌanəˌstīˈlōsə̇s

plural anastyloses

-ōˈsēz

: the reconstruction of a monument from fallen parts

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from ana- + Greek stylōsis colonnade, from styloun to prop with pillars (from stylos pillar) + -sis

First Known Use

1944, in the meaning defined above

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