Amphitheatric

am;phi;the;ater pronunciation: function: noun etymology: latin amphitheatrum, from greek amphitheatron, from amphi- + theatron theaterdate: 14th century 1 : an oval or circular building with rising tiers of seats ranged about an open space and used in ancient rome especially for contests and spectacles2 a : a very large auditorium b : a room with a gallery from which doctors and students may observe surgical operations c : a rising gallery in a modern theater d : a flat or gently sloping area surrounded by abrupt slopes3 : a place of public entertainment (as for games or concerts)— am;phi;the;at;ric or am;phi;the;at;ri;cal adjective — am;phi;the;at;ri;cal;ly adverb