amphiprostylar
advancedC2/æmˌfɪprəˈstɑɪlər/ · am-phi-pros-ty-lar
describing a building or structure that has a portico at both the front and back.
Meanings
describing a building or structure that has a portico at both the front and back.
ایسا عمارت یا ڈھانچہ جو آگے اور پیچھے دونوں طرف ستون دار ہو۔
دو طرفہ ستون دار
do tarfa satoon daar
Synonyms
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- amphiprostylar temples
- amphiprostylar buildings
Example Sentences
The amphiprostylar temple featured columns at both the front and the back.
دو طرفہ ستون دار مندر میں آگے اور پیچھے دونوں طرف ستون تھے۔
Do tarfa satoon daar mandir mein agay aur peeche dono taraf satoons the.
Architects admire the amphiprostylar design for its balanced aesthetics.
معمار دو طرفہ ستون دار ڈیزائن کو اس کی توازن کی جمالیات کے لئے سراہتے ہیں۔
Mimar do tarfa satoon daar design ko is ki tawazun ki jamaliyat ke liye sarahatay hain.
The amphiprostylar style was popular in classical architecture.
دو طرفہ ستون دار طرز تعمیر کلاسیکی فن تعمیر میں مقبول تھا۔
Do tarfa satoon daar tarz e tameer classical fun e tameer mein maqbool tha.
Easily Confused With
💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'amphi' as both sides and 'prostylar' as columns; together they form a structure with columns on both ends.
Imagine an ancient temple with towering columns at both the front and back.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Greek "amphiprostylos" — having a portico at both ends
First known use: 19th century
The term has been used in architectural contexts to describe structures with columns or porticos on both the front and rear elevations.