plinth

Meanings

• noun

  A large, flat, and often decorative base or pedestal, typically used to support a statue or column.

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Pronunciation

1. /plɪnθ/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with plinth
mint , pint

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Variants

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plinth , plinths

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Etymology

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From Greek plinthos, a flat slab or tile.

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Trivia

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1. The British Museum in London is famous for having a large number of plinths to support its many exhibits.

2. The term 'plinth' is also used metaphorically to refer to the starting point or foundation of something, such as a political movement or a business venture.

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Related Concepts

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1. Pedestal: A plinth is a type of pedestal, but a pedestal can also refer to a raised structure supporting a statue or other object independently of a plinth.

2. Base (architecture): A plinth is a type of base, but a base can also refer to the lower part of a structure that supports the weight above it.

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Culture

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In ancient Greek and Roman architecture, a plinth was used as a base for columns and statues. In modern times, it is also used as a platform for public monuments.

How to Memorize "plinth"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a large, flat surface supporting a statue or column.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'plinth' with the idea of a base or pedestal for a statue or column.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering that 'plinth' starts with the same sound as 'pint' and 'mint'.

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