What is another word for Stereobate?
Pronunciation: [stˈɛɹɪˌə͡ʊbe͡ɪt] (IPA) 
Stereobate refers to the foundation of a Greek temple, which consists of a platform or a step. Some of the synonyms for stereobate are base, plinth, pedestal, stand, footstall, support, frame, substructure, and groundwork. Although these terms have slightly different connotations, they all refer to the structural basis of a building or a monument. For instance, a pedestal is a raised platform used to display statues or other decorative objects, while a stand is a structure designed to support an object or a display. Similarly, a substructure refers to the underlying structure or foundation, while a plinth denotes the bottommost part of a column or a statue.
