Equipostile

/ˌɛkwɪˈpɒstaɪl/ adjective

Definition

In architecture, having an equal number of columns or supports on each side.

Etymology

From equi- (equal) and postyle or postilo (relating to a post or column, from Latin postis). This technical architectural term describes symmetrical column arrangements in building design.

Kelly Says

An equipostile building looks perfectly symmetrical because it has exactly the same number of columns on the left side as the right side—ancient architects loved this mathematical perfection!

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