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pediment

noun

/ˈpɛdɪmənt/

Meaning

a triangular gable found above the horizontal structure of a building, often in classical architecture

The ancient temple had a pediment decorated with sculptures.

gable, roof triangle, tympanum, façade top

flat roof, plain wall

classical pediment, triangular pediment, temple pediment, decorated pediment

the action or process of counting or assigning numbers

a harsh scolding or strong rebuke

a low area of land between hills or mountains, typically with a river or stream flowing through it

self-restraint, especially regarding bodily functions or desires

A performance of music, dance, or poetry, usually by a soloist.

The quality of being open to more than one interpretation; having a double meaning or uncertainty.