Plinth

Pronunciation: /plɪnθ/

Definitions of plinth

noun the lowest part of a structure or building, typically treated as a separate unit

Example Sentences

A1 The vase was placed on the plinth in the middle of the room.

A2 The statue stood tall on the marble plinth in the museum.

B1 The artist carefully selected a wooden plinth to display her sculpture.

B2 The plinth was adorned with intricate carvings and designs to complement the artwork.

C1 The plinth's height and material were chosen to enhance the overall presentation of the exhibit.

C2 The museum curator meticulously curated the placement of each artwork on its designated plinth.

Examples of plinth in a Sentence

formal The statue was placed on a marble plinth in the center of the square.

informal I found a cool antique vase to display on the plinth in the living room.

slang Let's put the speakers on the plinth for the party tonight.

figurative The CEO stood on a moral plinth, always making decisions with integrity.

Grammatical Forms of plinth

• plural: plinths
• comparative: more plinth
• superlative: most plinth
• present tense: plinth
• future tense: will plinth
• perfect tense: has plinth
• continuous tense: is plinthing
• singular: plinth
• positive degree: plinth
• infinitive: to plinth
• gerund: plinthing
• participle: plinthed

Origin and Evolution of plinth

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin and Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'plinth' originated from the Latin word 'plinthus' which was derived from the Greek word 'plinthos' meaning 'brick' or 'tile'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'plinth' has come to refer to the square or rectangular base of a column or pedestal in architecture, shifting from its original meaning of 'brick' or 'tile'.