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Amphitheatric

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am·phi·the·a·ter  (mf-th-tr)
n.
1. An oval or round structure having tiers of seats rising gradually outward from a central open space or arena.
2. An arena where contests and spectacles are held.
3. A level area surrounded by upward sloping ground.
4. An upper, sloping gallery with seats for spectators, as in a theater or operating room.
[Middle English amphitheatre, from Latin amphithetrum, from Greek amphithetron : amphi-, amphi- + thetron, theater; see theater.]
amphi·the·atric (-trk), amphi·the·atri·cal adj.
amphi·the·atri·cal·ly adv.
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Adj.1.Amphitheatric - of or related to an amphitheateramphitheatric - of or related to an amphitheater    
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A ramp and an arc of stone amphitheatric stairs take you from street level to the first lower plane of ground, and from there again similar devices lead gently down to the entrance court.
TAPESTRY WEAVING by The Architectural Review
 
 
 
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