orthostat

English

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.

Alternative forms

• orthostate

See also

• menhir