stereobate

noun

stereo·​bate

ˈsterēəˌbāt,

ˈstir-,

usually -āt+V

plural -s

: a substructure or basement of masonry as visible above the ground level compare stylobate

stereobatic

¦⸗⸗⸗¦batik

adjective

Word History

Etymology

French or Latin; French stéréobate, from Latin stereobata foundation of a column or building, from Greek stereobatēs, from stere- + -batēs one that treads, from bainein to walk, go

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