pediment

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun

A classical architectural element consisting of a triangular section or gable found above the horizontal superstructure (entablature) which lies immediately upon the columns; fronton.
A very gently sloping (0.5°-7°) inclined bedrock surface.

/ˈpɛd.ɪ.mənt/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-pediment.wav

pediment pediments

From the earlier form peremint, perhaps a dialectal alteration of pyramid, under the influence of -ment.

frontispiece tympanum

gooseneck pediment pedimental pedimented

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