What's the difference between octostyle and tetrastyle?

Octostyle


Definition:

  • (a.) Having eight columns in the front; -- said of a temple or portico. The Parthenon is octostyle, but most large Greek temples are hexastele. See Hexastyle.
  • (n.) An octostyle portico or temple.

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Tetrastyle


Definition:

  • (a.) Having four columns in front; -- said of a temple, portico, or colonnade.
  • (n.) A tetrastyle building.

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