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ap·ter·al
(ăp′tər-əl)adj.
Having no columns along the sides. Used especially of a classical temple.
[From Greek apteros, wingless : a-, without; see a-1 + pteron, wing; see -pter.]
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apteral
(ˈæptərəl)adj
1. (Architecture) (esp of a classical temple) not having columns at the sides
2. (Architecture) (of a church) having no aisles
[C19: from Greek apteros wingless; see apterous]
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ap•ter•al
(ˈæp tər əl)adj.
(of a classical temple or other building) having columns at one or both ends but not on the sides.
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Adj. | 1. | apteral - having columns at one or both ends but not along the sides peripteral - having columns on all sides |
2. | apteral - (of insects) without wings wingless - lacking wings |
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