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- [mahy-kruh-lith]
- /ˈmaɪ krə lɪθ/
- /mˈaɪkrəʊlˌɪθ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [mahy-kruh-lith]
- /ˈmaɪ krə lɪθ/
Definitions of microlith word
- noun microlith a tiny stone tool, often of geometric shape, made from a bladelet and mounted singly or in series as the working part of a composite tool or weapon, especially during late Upper Paleolithic and Mesolithic times. 1
- noun microlith A minute shaped flint, typically part of a composite tool such as a spear. 1
- noun microlith a small Mesolithic flint tool which was made from a blade and formed part of hafted tools 0
- noun microlith any of various tiny flint tools flaked in two directions and set in bone or wood: characteristic of the Mesolithic period 0
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Origin of microlith
First appearance:
before 1875 One of the 25% newest English words
First recorded in 1875-80; micro- + -lith
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Parts of speech for Microlith
noun
adjective
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adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
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microlith popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 59% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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