Aedicula

Pronunciation: /iːˈdɪkjʊlə/

Definitions of aedicula

noun a small shrine or temple, especially one that is part of a larger structure

Example Sentences

A1 An aedicula is a small shrine or temple-like structure found in ancient Roman architecture.

A2 During the tour of the archaeological site, we saw an aedicula dedicated to a Roman deity.

B1 The aedicula in the courtyard of the museum housed a collection of ancient artifacts.

B2 The intricate carvings on the aedicula depicted scenes from Roman mythology.

C1 The restoration project aimed to preserve the aedicula and its historical significance.

C2 The aedicula served as a focal point for religious ceremonies in the ancient Roman city.

Examples of aedicula in a Sentence

formal The aedicula at the entrance of the temple was intricately designed with marble columns and statues.

informal We took some cool pictures in front of the aedicula at the park.

slang That aedicula is so extra, but I kind of love it.

figurative The aedicula of knowledge holds the key to unlocking new insights in the field of science.

Grammatical Forms of aedicula

• plural: aediculae
• comparative: more aedicula
• superlative: most aedicula
• present tense: aedicula
• future tense: will aedicula
• perfect tense: has aedicula
• continuous tense: is aediculaing
• singular: aedicula
• positive degree: aedicula
• infinitive: to aedicula
• gerund: aediculing
• participle: aediculaing

Origin and Evolution of aedicula

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'aedicula' comes from Latin, where it originally referred to a small shrine or temple-like structure.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'aedicula' has been adopted in architectural contexts to refer to a small niche, shrine, or pavilion-like structure often found in classical buildings or as a decorative element in architecture.