gravettian

Gra·vett·i·an

G g

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [gruh-vet-ee-uh n]
- /grəˈvɛt i ən/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [gruh-vet-ee-uh n]
- /grəˈvɛt i ən/

Definitions of gravettian word

adjective gravettian of, relating to, or characteristic of an advanced Upper Paleolithic industry of Europe dating to c25,000 b.c. and characterized by straight, blunt-backed blades. 1
adjective gravettian of, referring to, or characteristic of an Upper Palaeolithic culture, characterized esp by small pointed blades with blunt backs 0
adjective gravettian designating or of an Upper Paleolithic culture, characterized by flint points resembling a pointed knife blade with a blunted back 0

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Origin of gravettian

First appearance:

before 1935

One of the 8% newest English words

1935-40; after la Gravette on the Dordogne, France; see -ian

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Parts of speech for Gravettian

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

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preposition

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gravettian popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 62% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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