prostyle

1 of 2

adjective

pro·​style

ˈprōˌstīl

: marked by columniation consisting of free columns in a front portico only and across the full front of the structure compare amphiprostyle, pseudoprostyle

prostyle

2 of 2

noun

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plural -s

: a prostyle building

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

Latin prostylos having pillars in front, from Greek, from pro- pro- entry 1 + stylos pillar

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