stereobate

[ ster-ee-uh-beyt, steer- ]

noun

, Architecture.

1. the foundation or base upon which a building or the like is erected.
2. the solid platform forming the floor and substructure of a classical temple; crepidoma; podium.

stereobate

/ ˈstɛrɪəʊˌbeɪt; ˈstɪər- /

noun

1. another name for stylobate
2. a foundation of a building in the form of a platform of masonry

Other Words From

• ster·e·o·bat·ic [ster-ee-, uh, -, bat, -ik, steer-], adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of stereobate¹

1830–40; < Latin stereobatēs < Greek stereobatḗs, equivalent to stereo- stereo- + -batēs walker ( stylobate )

Word History and Origins

Origin of stereobate¹

C19: via Latin, from Greek stereobatēs from stereos solid + -batēs base, from bainein to walk

Example Sentences

The entire foundation of the temple, including the stereobate, the stylobate, and the remaining steps.

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At another point in the circumference of this temple there is a stereobate of a more complicated description.

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When the whole flat surface forming the floor of the passageway (see Pteroma) is considered, the word stereobate is employed.

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