Definitions for exedra
ˈɛk sɪ drə, ɛkˈsi-; ˈɛk sɪˌdri, ɛkˈsi driexe·dra

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1. exedranoun

   A semicircular recess, with stone benches, used as a place for discussion.

2. exedranoun

   A curved bench with a high back.

3. Etymology: From ἐξ + ἕδρα.

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1. Exedra

   An exedra (plural: exedras or exedrae) is a semicircular architectural recess or platform, sometimes crowned by a semi-dome, and either set into a building's façade or free-standing. The original Greek sense (ἐξέδρα, a seat out of doors) was applied to a room that opened onto a stoa, ringed with curved high-backed stone benches, a suitable place for conversation. An exedra may also be expressed by a curved break in a colonnade, perhaps with a semicircular seat. The exedra would typically have an apsidal podium that supported the stone bench. The free-standing (open air) exedra, often supporting bronze portrait sculpture, is a familiar Hellenistic structure, characteristically sited along sacred ways or in open places in sanctuaries, such as at Delos or Epidaurus. Some Hellenistic exedras were built in relation to a city's agora, as in Priene. Monument architects have also used this free-standing style in modern times.

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1. exedra

   An exedra is a semi-circular or rectangular recess or alcove typically found in ancient Greek and Roman architecture, often used as a meeting place or for displays of art and sculpture.

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1. Exedranoun

   a room in a public building, furnished with seats

2. Exedranoun

   the projection of any part of a building in a rounded form

3. Exedranoun

   any out-of-door seat in stone, large enough for several persons; esp., one of curved form

4. Etymology: [L., fr. Gr 'exe`dra; 'ex out + "e`dra seat.]

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1. Exedra

   In architecture, an exedra is a semicircular recess or plinth, often crowned by a semi-dome, which is sometimes set into a building's facade. The original Greek sense was applied to a room that opened onto a stoa, ringed with curved high-backed stone benches, a suitable place for a philosophical conversation. An exedra may also be expressed by a curved break in a colonnade, perhaps with a semicircular seat. The exedra would typically have an apsidal podium that supported the stone running bench. The free-standing exedra, often originally supporting bronze portrait statues is a familiar type of Hellenistic structure, characteristically sited along sacred ways or in open places in sanctuaries, such as at Delos or Epidaurus; sometimes Hellenistic exedrae were built in relation to a city's agora, as at Priene. Monument architects have also used this free-standing style in modern times.

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1. Exedra

   eks′e-dra, n. a raised platform with steps, in the open air: an apse, recess, niche—also Ex′hedra:—pl. Ex′edræ. [L.]

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of exedra in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of exedra in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3

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References

1. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Exedra
2. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Exedra
3. ^ ChatGPT
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4. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/exedra
5. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=exedra
6. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=exedra