orthostat

English

Alternative forms

Etymology

Ancient Greek ὀρθοστάτης (orthostátēs, “upright shaft”); analysable as ortho- +‎ -stat.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈoɹ.θəˌstæt/

Noun

orthostat (plural orthostats or orthostates)

  1. (archaeology) An upright stone or slab, especially one which is part of a larger structure.
    Hypernyms: monolith, megalith
    Near-synonyms: menhir, standing stone
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