pediment

Meaning

1. A classical architectural element consisting of a triangular section or gable found above the horizontal superstructure (entablature) which lies immediately upon the columns; fronton.
2. A very gently sloping (0.5°-7°) inclined bedrock surface.

Synonyms

gable

fronton

entail

gable end

piedmont interstream flat

end

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conoplain

entablature

Translations

frontón

fronton

frontone

frontão

αέτωμα

fronton

Giebeldreieck

frontó

alınlık

Giebel

fastigio

αέτωμα κτίριου

pediment

pediment

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈpɛd.ɪ.mənt/

Etymology

From the earlier form peremint, perhaps a dialectal alteration of pyramid, under the influence of -ment.