pediment
Meaning
- A classical architectural element consisting of a triangular section or gable found above the horizontal superstructure (entablature) which lies immediately upon the columns; fronton.
- A very gently sloping (0.5°-7°) inclined bedrock surface.
Pronounced as (IPA)
/ˈpɛd.ɪ.mənt/
Etymology
From the earlier form peremint, perhaps a dialectal alteration of pyramid, under the influence of -ment.
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