orthostyle

I. \\ˈȯ(r)thə+ˌ-\ noun

Etymology: orth- + -style (as in peristyle)

: an arrangement of architectural columns in a straight row

II. adjective

: of or relating to an orthostyle

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/awr"theuh stuyl'/, adj. Archit.

1. (of columns) erected in a straight row.

2. having columns in a straight row or in straight rows.

[1825-35; ORTHO- + -STYLE²]

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orthostyle

see ortho-.

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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orthostyle — /awr theuh stuyl /, adj. Archit. 1. (of columns) erected in a straight row. 2. having columns in a straight row or in straight rows. [1825 35; ORTHO + STYLE2] * * * … Universalium
orthostyle — or·tho·style … English syllables
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-style — style1 a combining form of style (defs. 14, 15): blastostyle. Cf. stylo 1. style2 a combining form with the meanings column, columned, having columns (of the kind specified) used in the formation of compound words: orthostyle; urostyle. Cf. stylo … Universalium

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