Definition of Pediment
Ped´i`ment
n.
1.
(Arch.)
Originally
,
in
classical
architecture
,
the
triangular
space
forming
the
gable
of
a
simple
roof
;
hence
,
a
similar
form
used
as
a
decoration
over
porticoes
,
doors
,
windows
,
etc
.;
also
,
a
rounded
or
broken
frontal
having
a
similar
position
and
use
.
See
Temple
.
Related Words
gable
,
gable
end
,
gable
wall
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