prostyle

American  

[proh-stahyl] / ˈproʊ staɪl /

adjective

1. (of a classical temple) having a portico on the front with the columns in front of the antae.

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noun

1. a prostyle building or portico.

prostyle British  

/ ˈprəʊstaɪl /

adjective

1. (of a building) having a row of columns in front, esp as in the portico of a Greek temple

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noun

1. a prostyle building, portico, etc

Etymology

Origin of prostyle

1690–1700; (adj.) < Latin prostȳlos < Greek próstȳlos with pillars in front, equivalent to pro- pro- ² + -stȳlos -style ²; (noun) < Greek próstȳlon, noun use of neuter of próstȳlos

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prostyle

Andrews, of Troy, didn’t think much of the assignment because the Trojans used a prostyle offense his last year and huddled often.

From Washington Post ● Mar. 6, 2023

In 14 games last fall, the prostyle passer completed 70.4% of his throws for 3,498 yards with 42 total touchdowns and five interceptions.

From Seattle Times ● Jan. 26, 2023

He brings more of a prostyle look that will fit Lake’s desire to play a more physical type of football on offense, using a talented but inexperienced offensive line and a stable of running backs.

From Seattle Times ● Nov. 6, 2020

Gruden chose Louisville for college in part because of coach Howard Schnellenberger’s prostyle offense, which asked a lot of him as a young quarterback.

From Washington Times ● Sep. 6, 2017

Did a vestibule exist at the front only, the temple would be called prostyle; as it is, it is amphiprostyle.

From A History of Greek Art by Tarbell, Frank Bigelow