What is another word for Stylobate?
Pronunciation: [stˈa͡ɪləbˌe͡ɪt] (IPA) 
Stylobate is a term used in architecture to refer to the flat base or platform upon which a colonnade or row of columns is placed. However, there are few other words that can be used as synonyms for this term, including foundation, pedestal, plinth, and substructure. Foundation is the most commonly used term to describe the base upon which a structure is built. A pedestal is a raised platform that supports a statue or other decorative object. Plinth refers to the square block of stone at the base of a column, while substructure is a general term that describes the base of any structure. All of these words are often used interchangeably with stylobate in architecture to describe various forms of supports and foundations.
