# pediment

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˈpɛd.ɪ.mənt/ · frequency rank #66,184

## Definitions
1. A classical architectural element consisting of a triangular section or gable found above the horizontal superstructure (entablature) which lies immediately upon the columns; fronton.
2. A very gently sloping (0.5°-7°) inclined bedrock surface.

## Etymology
From the earlier form peremint, perhaps a dialectal alteration of pyramid, under the influence of -ment.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/pediment