apteral

ap·ter·al  (ptr-l)

adj.

Having no columns along the sides. Used especially of a classical temple.

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[From Greek apteros, wingless : a-, without; see a-¹ + pteron, wing; see -pter.]

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apteral [ˈæptərəl]

adj

1. (Fine Arts & Visual Arts / Architecture) (esp of a classical temple) not having columns at the sides

2. (Fine Arts & Visual Arts / Architecture) (of a church) having no aisles

[from Greek apteros wingless; see apterous]

Thesaurus

Adj.	1.	apteral - having columns at one or both ends but not along the sides peripteral - having columns on all sides
	2.	apteral - (of insects) without wings           apterous wingless - lacking wings