adjective
- having a double row of columns on all sides
- having two wings
Usage: architecture
Usage: biology
Examples
- The ancient Greek temple featured a dipteral design with columns surrounding the entire structure.
- The Parthenon is not dipteral, as it has only a single row of columns.
- Dipteral insects include flies, mosquitoes, and gnats.
- The architect studied dipteral temples for inspiration in his classical revival building.
- Most dipteral buildings required extensive planning due to their complex column arrangements.
- Entomologists classify dipteral species based on their wing structure and flight patterns.