word
pediment
PED-ih-ment
ˈpɛdɪməntListen
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Syllable breakdown
pediment
Dictionary meaning
A triangular gable crowning the facade of a classical building.
Examples
- The museum's pediment featured carved reliefs celebrating human achievement.
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