hypaethral

/ hɪˈpiːθrəl; haɪ- /

adjective

1. (esp of a classical temple) having no roof

Word History and Origins

Origin of hypaethral¹

C18: from Latin hypaethrus uncovered, from Greek hupaithros, from hypo- + aithros clear sky

Example Sentences

The hypaethral is decastyle in both front and rear porticoes.

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Perhaps, therefore, they were hypaethral, like the temples of the Greeks.

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We have done with those hypaethral temples, that were open above to the heavens, but we can have attics and skylights to them.

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Nor did the Romans construct hypaethral or uncovered temples with internal columns, like the Greeks.

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