Distylar

/dɪsˈtaɪlər/ adjective

Definition

Variant spelling of distyle or distylar; relating to or characterized by two columns or a two-column structure.

Etymology

From Greek di- (two) + stylar (relating to columns/stylus). This is a technical architectural term using the Greek prefix di- (two) combined with Latin-derived -ar suffix.

Kelly Says

In architecture, knowing the prefix di- (two) unlocks dozens of terms: distyle, distylar, dipteral—ancient Greeks built precise naming systems for buildings that English borrowed wholesale.

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