Aedicules

Pronunciation: /ˈedɪˌkjulz/

Definitions of aedicules

noun small ornamental shrines or temples, typically found in ancient Greek and Roman architecture

Example Sentences

A1 I saw some small aedicules at the entrance of the temple.

A2 The tour guide pointed out the aedicules as we walked through the ancient ruins.

B1 The aedicules were beautifully decorated with intricate carvings and statues.

B2 The aedicules served as a place of worship for the ancient civilization.

C1 The restoration of the aedicules required careful attention to detail and historical accuracy.

C2 The preservation of the aedicules is essential for maintaining the cultural heritage of the region.

Examples of aedicules in a Sentence

formal The aedicules on the facade of the building were meticulously designed and crafted.

informal I love how the little aedicules add character to the architecture of the house.

slang Check out those cool aedicules on that old building!

figurative The aedicules symbolize the strength and beauty of classical architecture.

Grammatical Forms of aedicules

• plural: aedicules
• comparative: more aedicules
• superlative: most aedicules
• present tense: aedicules
• future tense: will aedicules
• perfect tense: have aediculed
• continuous tense: is aediculing
• singular: aedicule
• positive degree: aedicules
• infinitive: to aedicule
• gerund: aediculing
• participle: aediculed

Origin and Evolution of aedicules

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'aedicules' originated from the Latin word 'aedicula', which means a small shrine or temple.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe small shrines or temples, 'aedicules' later evolved to refer to any small architectural structure resembling a shrine or temple.