isocephalic

adjective

iso·​ce·​phal·​ic
variants or less commonly isocephalous
ˈ⸗⸗¦sefələs
: having the heads of the figures in a composition brought to the same level
used especially of a bas-relief
isocephaly
¦⸗⸗¦sefəlē
noun
plural -es

Word History

Etymology

is- + -cephalic or -cephalous

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“Isocephalic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/isocephalic. Accessed 23 Apr. 2024.

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