orthostat

== English == === Alternative forms === orthostate === Etymology === Ancient Greek ὀρθοστάτης (orthostátēs, “upright shaft”); analysable as ortho- +‎ -stat. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ˈoɹ.θəˌstæt/ === Noun === orthostat (plural orthostats or orthostates) (archaeology) An upright stone or slab, especially one which is part of a larger structure. Hypernyms: monolith, megalith Near-synonyms: menhir, standing stone ==== Related terms ====