astylar

[ ey-stahy-ler ]

adjective

, Architecture.

1. without columns.

astylar

/ eɪ-; æˈstaɪlə /

adjective

1. architect without columns or pilasters

Word History and Origins

Origin of astylar¹

1835–45; < Greek ástyl ( os ) without columns ( a- a- ⁶ + stŷl ( os ) pillar + -os adj. suffix) + -ar ¹

Word History and Origins

Origin of astylar¹

C19: from a- ¹+ Greek stulos pillar