Acroteral

/ˌækroʊˈtɛrəl/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or characteristic of acroters or acroteria; having or decorated with terminal ornamental structures.

Etymology

From acroter plus '-al' suffix, creating an adjectival form describing things pertaining to or featuring acroters.

Kelly Says

When architects describe a temple as acroteral, they're pointing to those elegant little sculptures at the apex—details that might seem minor but actually balance the entire visual composition.

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