Definition of stereobate in English:

stereobate

noun ˈstɪərɪə(ʊ)beɪtˈstɛrɪə(ʊ)beɪtˈsterēəˌbāt

Architecture

A solid mass of masonry serving as a foundation for a wall or row of columns.
Example sentencesExamples
- The Ionic Order is quite similar to the Doric; it consists of the three steps, stereobate and stylobate.
- Columns were assembled by stacking column drums on the stereobate.
- The stereobate sits at the bottom and arches onto the third floor.
- I suspect that the stereobate of the Parthenon has a flat surface, the famous curvature being introduced in the stylobate.
- The monument is established on the round stereobate with four steps - the sign of four ends of the world.

Origin

Mid 19th century: from French stéréobate, via Latin from Greek stereobatēs, from Greek stereos 'solid' + batēs 'base' (from bainein 'to walk').

Definition of stereobate in US English:

stereobate

nounˈsterēəˌbāt

Architecture

A solid mass of masonry serving as a foundation for a wall or row of columns.
Example sentencesExamples
- Columns were assembled by stacking column drums on the stereobate.
- The stereobate sits at the bottom and arches onto the third floor.
- The monument is established on the round stereobate with four steps - the sign of four ends of the world.
- I suspect that the stereobate of the Parthenon has a flat surface, the famous curvature being introduced in the stylobate.
- The Ionic Order is quite similar to the Doric; it consists of the three steps, stereobate and stylobate.

Origin

Mid 19th century: from French stéréobate, via Latin from Greek stereobatēs, from Greek stereos ‘solid’ + batēs ‘base’ (from bainein ‘to walk’).

单词	stereobate
释义	Definition of stereobate in English: stereobate noun ˈstɪərɪə(ʊ)beɪtˈstɛrɪə(ʊ)beɪtˈsterēəˌbāt Architecture A solid mass of masonry serving as a foundation for a wall or row of columns. Example sentencesExamples The Ionic Order is quite similar to the Doric; it consists of the three steps, stereobate and stylobate. Columns were assembled by stacking column drums on the stereobate. The stereobate sits at the bottom and arches onto the third floor. I suspect that the stereobate of the Parthenon has a flat surface, the famous curvature being introduced in the stylobate. The monument is established on the round stereobate with four steps - the sign of four ends of the world. Origin Mid 19th century: from French stéréobate, via Latin from Greek stereobatēs, from Greek stereos 'solid' + batēs 'base' (from bainein 'to walk'). Definition of stereobate in US English: stereobate nounˈsterēəˌbāt Architecture A solid mass of masonry serving as a foundation for a wall or row of columns. Example sentencesExamples Columns were assembled by stacking column drums on the stereobate. The stereobate sits at the bottom and arches onto the third floor. The monument is established on the round stereobate with four steps - the sign of four ends of the world. I suspect that the stereobate of the Parthenon has a flat surface, the famous curvature being introduced in the stylobate. The Ionic Order is quite similar to the Doric; it consists of the three steps, stereobate and stylobate. Origin Mid 19th century: from French stéréobate, via Latin from Greek stereobatēs, from Greek stereos ‘solid’ + batēs ‘base’ (from bainein ‘to walk’).
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