Having twelve columns or pillar-like supporting structures, especially in architecture.
From Greek 'dodeca' (twelve) + 'stylos' (column, pillar). This architectural term combines the numerical prefix with the Greek word for the vertical supporting elements of classical buildings.
Ancient and classical architects loved using exact numbers of columns for symbolic and aesthetic reasons—a dodecastylar temple with twelve columns would align with twelve zodiac signs or twelve months, creating a cosmic or sacred numerical harmony in the building itself.
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