Porticoed: meaning, definitions and examples

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porticoed

 

[ หˆpษ”หrtษชkoสŠd ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

architectural feature

Porticoed refers to a structure, typically a building, that has a portico, meaning a roofed space supported by columns at the entrance. This architectural feature is commonly found in classical buildings and can create an inviting atmosphere for entrances.

Synonyms

columned, pillared, verandaed

Examples of usage

  • The stately mansion was porticoed, giving it a grand entrance.
  • Many historic buildings are adorned with porticoed facades.
  • The university's main library is beautifully porticoed.

Translations

Translations of the word "porticoed" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น porticado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅ‹เคฐเฅเคŸเคฟเค•เฅ‹เคก

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช porticoed

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ porticoed

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะพั€ั‚ะธะบะพะฒะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ portykowy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒใƒซใƒ†ใ‚ฃใ‚ณใ‚จใƒƒใƒ‰

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท portique

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ porticado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท portiko

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํฌ๋ฅดํ‹ฐ์ฝ”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจูˆุฑุชูƒูˆุฏ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ portikovanรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ portikovรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้—จๅปŠๅผ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ portik

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ porticoed

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฟะพั€ั‚ะฐะป

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒžแƒแƒ แƒขแƒ˜แƒ™แƒแƒ˜แƒ“แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ portik

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ porticado

Word origin

The term 'porticoed' is derived from the noun 'portico', which in turn comes from the Latin word 'porticus', meaning 'a roofed entrance supported by columns'. This architectural term has its roots in classical architecture, particularly used in Greek and Roman structures where porticos enhanced the aesthetics and functionality of a building. As a descriptive term, 'porticoed' began to emerge in English during the 19th century as buildings began to adopt classical revival styles. The use of porticos continues to be popular in various architectural styles, adding a sense of elegance and grandeur to structures.