'Neolithic' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'neolithikos,' where 'neo-' meant 'new' and 'lithos' meant 'stone.'

'Neolithikos' transformed into the French word 'néolithique,' and eventually became the modern English word 'Neolithic' through Middle English.

Initially, it meant 'new stone,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'relating to the later part of the Stone Age.'