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Plinth

Noun / plɪnθ / Another word for plinth — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A plinth is a heavy base or platform that supports a column, statue, or other structure.

Synonyms & similar words

pedestal footstall base foundation pedestal stand foot platform support substructure bottom underpinning groundwork footing baseboard socle block torus dado

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Example sentences

  1. The plinth held up the tall column.
  2. The statue was placed on a sturdy plinth.
  3. The building's plinth was made of granite.
  4. The plinth provided a stable foundation for the sculpture.
  5. The plinth was decorated with intricate carvings.

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  • A great building must begin with the unmeasurable, must go through measurable means when it is being designed, and in the end must be unmeasurable. - Louis Kahn
  • Architecture is the reaching out for the truth. - Louis Kahn
  • A great building must begin with the unmeasurable, must go through measurable means when it is being designed, and in the end must be unmeasurable. - Louis Kahn

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