pediment
The upper part of the Greek National Academy building in Athens, showing the pediment with its neoclassical sculptures
Meaning
Noun
- A classical architectural element consisting of a triangular section or gable found above the horizontal superstructure (entablature) which lies immediately upon the columns; fronton.
Origin
- From the earlier form peremint, perhaps a dialectal alteration of pyramid, under the influence of -ment.
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