crepidoma

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noun

In classical Greek architecture, the platform of (usually three) levels upon which the superstructure of the building is erected, typically forming a series of steps.

OriginAncient Greek κρηπίδωμα →
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Meanings

nouncrepidoma (plural crepidomas or crepidomata)

plural crepidomas · plural crepidomata · alternative krepidoma

  1. architectureIn classical Greek architecture, the platform of (usually three) levels upon which the superstructure of the building is erected, typically forming a series of steps.

Origin

  1. Ancient Greekκρηπίδωμα
  2. Englishcrepidoma

From Ancient Greek κρηπίδωμα (krēpídōma).

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Translations

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Rhymes & wordplay

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APA

crepidoma. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/crepidoma

MLA

“crepidoma.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/crepidoma. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “crepidoma,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/crepidoma.

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