Crepido
/ˈkrɛpɪdoʊ/noun
A raised foundation, platform, or stepped base of an ancient building, especially a temple.
Did you know?In classical architecture, the crepido could form the stepped base of a temple, visually lifting the structure—and its gods—above the human world.
Etymological Timeline
Ancient Greek
Greek
κρηπίς (krepís)
“A foundation, base, ledge, or sometimes the sole of a shoe.”
Classical Latin
Latin
crēpīdō
“A foundation, base, or architectural ledge.”
Roman Antiquity
Latin
crepīdō
“The raised platform or stepped base supporting a temple or other structure.”
18th Century
English
crepido
“A scholarly architectural term for the base or platform of an ancient building.”
Modern English
English
crepido
“A raised foundation or stepped platform, especially in classical architecture.”