Meaning & use
Prostyle
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Having a row of freestanding columns across the front, typically describing a classical temple or portico.
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The museum's entrance mimics a prostyle Greek temple, with six columns standing free of the wall.
Architects studying antiquity distinguish a prostyle portico from one with columns engaged in the wall.
A note on using this word
A technical term in classical architecture, from Greek 'pro-' (before) and 'stylos' (column).
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