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apteral

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ap·ter·al  (ptr-l)
adj.
Having no columns along the sides. Used especially of a classical temple.

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

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]
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Adj.1.apteralapteral - having columns at one or both ends but not along the sides
peripteral - having columns on all sides
2.apteralapteral - (of insects) without wings          
wingless - lacking wings


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