Aedicular

Pronunciation: /ɪˈdɪkjʊlər/

Definitions of aedicular

adjective relating to or resembling a small building or structure, especially a shrine or temple

Example Sentences

A1 The small aedicular shrine was located in the corner of the garden.

A2 The aedicular design of the building's facade was quite impressive.

B1 The museum displayed a variety of aedicular sculptures from different time periods.

B2 The architect incorporated a unique aedicular element into the interior design of the house.

C1 The aedicular decorations in the cathedral were meticulously crafted by skilled artisans.

C2 The aedicular style of the ancient temple reflected the architectural sophistication of the civilization.

Examples of aedicular in a Sentence

formal The aedicular design of the building was admired for its classical architecture.

informal The aedicular entrance to the museum was really fancy.

slang Check out the aedicular setup in that house, it's so cool!

figurative Her aedicular style of writing really stands out among other authors.

Grammatical Forms of aedicular

• past tense: aediculated
• plural: aediculars
• comparative: more aedicular
• superlative: most aedicular
• present tense: aediculates
• future tense: will aedicular
• perfect tense: has aedicular
• continuous tense: is aedicularing
• singular: aedicular
• positive degree: aedicular
• infinitive: to aedicular
• gerund: aedicularing
• participle: aediculated

Origin and Evolution of aedicular

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'aedicular' originated from Latin, derived from the word 'aedicula' meaning a small building or shrine.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe something related to a small building or shrine, the meaning of 'aedicular' has evolved to refer to architectural elements or features resembling those found in classical buildings.