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ap·ter·al

 (ăp′tər-əl)
adj.
Having no columns along the sides. Used especially of a classical temple.
[From Greek apteros, wingless : a-, without; see a-1 + pteron, wing; see -pter.]
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apteral

(ˈæptərəl)
adj
1. (Architecture) (esp of a classical temple) not having columns at the sides
2. (Architecture) (of a church) having no aisles
[C19: from Greek apteros wingless; see apterous]
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ap•ter•al

(ˈæp tər əl)

adj.
(of a classical temple or other building) having columns at one or both ends but not on the sides.
[1825–35; < Greek ápter(os) wingless (see apterous) + -al1]
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ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:
Adj.1.apteral - having columns at one or both ends but not along the sidesapteral - having columns at one or both ends but not along the sides
peripteral - having columns on all sides
2.apteral - (of insects) without wingsapteral - (of insects) without wings    
apterous
wingless - lacking wings
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